Pest Library
Identify common Cyprus pest signs before you call.
Concise education for homes, hotels, kitchens and managed properties. Search by pest, category or the signs you are seeing.
20 pests shown
Biting pests
Bed bugs
Small nocturnal insects that hide in mattress seams, headboards and luggage. Cyprus travel and apartment turnover can spread them quickly between rooms.
Crawling insects
German cockroach
A small indoor cockroach common in warm kitchens, bars and food preparation areas. It breeds quickly when food, water and harbourage are available.
Crawling insects
Oriental cockroach
A larger dark cockroach often linked with drains, damp voids and ground-floor areas. In Cyprus it can enter buildings from external harbourage.
Rodents
Black rats
Agile rats that climb well and can use roofs, trees, cables and loft spaces. They are a common concern around coastal and older urban buildings.
Rodents
House mice
Small rodents that enter through tiny gaps and establish quickly around kitchens, stores and false ceilings.
Crawling insects
Ants
Ants often trail indoors during warm Cyprus months looking for water or sugary food. Correct species and nest location matter for control.
Flying insects
Mosquitoes
Seasonal biting flies that breed in standing water. Gardens, drains, pools and hotel landscapes can support recurring activity.
Flying insects
Wasps
Wasps can nest in roof voids, wall cavities and garden structures. Activity becomes more noticeable around food and drinks in warm months.
Wood pests
Termites
Subterranean termites can damage timber and cellulose materials while remaining hidden. Early inspection is important in vulnerable Cyprus buildings.
Wood pests
Wood-borers
Wood-boring beetle larvae tunnel through timber, leaving exit holes and fine dust. Activity must be confirmed before treatment decisions.
Birds
Pigeons
Pigeons roost on ledges, balconies and plant areas, creating fouling, blocked gutters and slip risks for homes and commercial buildings.
Flying insects
Flies
House flies and blow flies are usually linked to waste, drains, food residue or nearby organic material. Source control is essential.
Stored-product pests
Stored-product moths
Moths that infest dry goods such as flour, grains, nuts, spices and pet food. They are important in homes, restaurants and warehouses.
Biting pests
Fleas
Fleas are commonly associated with pets, stray animals or previously occupied properties. Eggs and larvae develop in carpets and soft furnishings.
Biting pests
Ticks
Ticks can be picked up by pets and people from vegetation, rural edges and animal areas. Outdoor source reduction matters.
Crawling insects
Silverfish
Moisture-loving insects often found in bathrooms, cupboards and stored paper areas. They indicate damp harbourage more than a hygiene issue.
Crawling insects
Spiders
Most spiders in Cyprus are occasional invaders and beneficial predators, but webs and sightings can concern occupants and guests.
Public health pests
Mites
Tiny arthropods that may be linked to birds, stored products, dampness or animals. Correct source identification is critical.
Public health pests
Processionary caterpillars
Caterpillars associated with pine trees. Their hairs can irritate people and pets, so nests and trails should not be handled casually.
Flying insects
Drain flies
Small fuzzy flies that breed in organic film inside drains, gullies and wet cracks. Surface sprays rarely solve the source.