According to pest control companies, there is no spider infestation in Madrid

In the last few weeks, messages posted on social networks and in some media have created excitement among Madrilenos Alleged “invasion” of spiders in the capitalIt was reflected in the appearance of numerous nets in different parts of the city. Sin embargo, Luis Calderon, director of Rentokil Initial España tecnico, under the control of plagas, clara que esta percepción es engañosa y que no available un aumento destatable en la población de estos arácnidos.

Mensaje tranquilizador: a natural phenomenon

Calderon explains that the presence of spiders in the fall can be a more noticeable thing According to their biological cyclesthere is no “hiperpoblación” or plague that justifies the citizens' concern.

“Like all arthropods, they follow their cycles and there are times of the year when they can show a population rebound, but this This does not represent an uncommon situation” he wrote a comment.

Madrid has not seen a significant increase in spider reports since Rentokil Initial, as they believe that spiders seen on the streets natural phenomenaassociados al processo de dispersion de las crías.

This dispersal phenomenon, known as “ballooning,” occurs when young spiders drop threads of silk, a common way for the wind to transport them to new areas. Colonize new territories.

“If climatic conditions, such as sudden changes in temperature, make it easier for eggs to hatch at the same time, spider webs may appear in greater numbers than normal.” But this is not new, it is not abnormal. Forma parte de su ciclo natural”, exact Calderon.

There are dangerous spiders in Spain

The expert adds that spiders are not dangerous in Spain. Although algunas especies pueden causar picaduras que generen leves molestias, pasa con poca frecuencia y is no representative un peligro para la salud pública.

If you find spider webs in your home, Calderon recommends just remove them. Mejorar las condiciones higienicas puede ser una medida efectiva para proliferation of the interior.

Preocupan las chinches

Calderon notes that the situation with cockroaches and rodents in Madrid is kept at normal levels. However, The bed bug problem has been on the rise again in recent yearsis becoming a difficult threat to control and one of the major concerns in the field of pest management.

“Manual control requires special techniques and details, often requiring repetitive physical techniques rather than chemical ones. Tema que sí ha cierta alarma created, however no podemos hablar de una avalanche“, details.

Promotional messages are exciting, Calderon works with la calma. “Important information and nothing general or unnecessary. The presence of spiders at certain times of the year It's completely normal y no es motivo de alarma” he concluded.