MAPECO · Since 2002
Pine Processionary Control in Marbella
Protect your dog, family and pines from the processionary caterpillar.
The pine processionary is one of the most dangerous pests on the Costa del Sol — its stinging hairs cause severe reactions in people and can be fatal to dogs. At MAPECO we remove nests and treat pines across Marbella to protect your family, your pets and your trees.
Early detection matters
Signs of pine processionary activity
- Silky white nests in the tops of pine trees
- Lines of caterpillars marching nose-to-tail on the ground
- Thinning or bare pine branches
- A dog pawing at its mouth or drooling near pines — a veterinary emergency
Why act fast
- Its stinging hairs cause severe skin, eye and respiratory reactions in people.
- Contact can be fatal to dogs, who are drawn to sniff the caterpillars.
- Untreated, the caterpillars defoliate and weaken your pine trees.
- Nests form in autumn and release caterpillars in late winter — early treatment prevents the danger.
Certified treatment
Our pine processionary control process
- 01
Inspection
We check your pines for nests and assess the level of infestation and risk.
- 02
Nest removal
Where accessible, nests are removed and destroyed safely with protective equipment.
- 03
Treatment
Biological spraying or trunk endotherapy targets the caterpillars inside the tree.
- 04
Prevention
Pheromone traps in summer and trunk traps for descending caterpillars keep numbers down.
Local technicians. Real results.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pine processionary dangerous to my dog?
Yes — extremely. Contact with the hairs can cause severe reactions and can be fatal. If your dog has touched a caterpillar, treat it as a veterinary emergency.
When is the best time to treat?
Nests form in autumn and caterpillars descend in late winter, so autumn and early winter are the most effective times to prevent the danger.
Do you remove the nests too?
Yes. Where they are accessible we remove and destroy the nests safely, and we treat the tree to stop the infestation.
Need pine processionary control in Marbella?
Talk to a local technician today — free inspection, no obligation.