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West Nile virus moves towards Spain’s Costa del Sol after being detected in Malaga’s Coin

THE FIRST case of West Nile virus was confirmed today in Malaga province, after it was detected in a horse in the municipality of...

Population of mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus (WNV) grows in three Andalucian municipalities

THE population of mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus (WNV) has grown in three municipalities in Andalucia.  The number of female mosquitoes of species...

Spraying boost to stop mass hatching of mosquitoes on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A COMBINATION of stagnant water areas caused by recent heavy rain and higher temperatures are providing perfect hatching grounds for mosquitoes across Alicante province. That's...

New cases of West Nile virus detected in Spain’s Tarragona province 

The public health department in Catalonia has detected one confirmed case and one possible case of West Nile virus in Tarragona province, news agency...

Deadly West Nile Virus is back with first case of infection detected in Spain’s Sevilla

AN INDIVIDUAL from Sevilla has been admitted this Wednesday to a ICU hospital ward affected by meningoencephalitis due to the West Nile virus. This is...

GETTING BATTY for home comforts to fight off mosquitoes in a park area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BATS and birds are being coaxed to have a home in a Costa Blanca park in order to fend off nasty pests and mosquitoes. Boxes...

City prepares for the inevitable mosquito invasion following wet weather on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA, in Costa Blanca’s vega baja region, is preparing for the inevitable mosquito invasion following the recent wet spell. The city’s Department of the Environment...

Over a dozen authorities call for instant action against mosquito plagues in Spain

PLAGUES of mosquitoes are causing havoc across Costa Blanca and Costa Calida, from Alicante down to Cartagena. Council representatives right across the region have met...

The four types of people mosquitoes love to bite

THERE are many who claim they are like catnip to mosquitoes, and they could be right.  Health experts believe the blood-sucking insects do prefer certain...
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Mosquito threat to be combated in Spain

The insects can carry up to 22 varieties of virus, prompting action from health officials

Pest control tips for a Spanish summer

Sue Rodgers looks at how to deal with pests the natural way

Mosquitoes love smelly feet

The insects are attracted to the bacteria that causes the cheesy smell

Mossies – the bane of Jacqui’s life

John Woodhead discovers why mosquitoes make a beeline for some people

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