Welcome to Nature

Living closer to nature than Germany. Mosquitoes, ants, occasional scorpions, garden snakes. Sounds dramatic – isn't. No serious threat (except: Blunt-Nosed Viper, but bites extremely rare). Right precautions: peaceful coexistence.

Common Encounters

Mosquitoes: Apr-Nov, screens + repellent (no malaria!). Ants: year-round, no crumbs + ant gel. Cockroaches: ground floor/humidity, regular pest control. Scorpions: small, painful not lethal (shake shoes!). Snakes: mostly harmless, one venomous species (very rare bites, antivenom available).

This was exactly our experience: Professional Pest Control Recommended every 3-6 months for ground floors. €50-100/treatment.

– Property buyer from Cologne, in Paphos since 2022

Professional Pest Control

Recommended every 3-6 months for ground floors. €50-100/treatment. Bazaraki, CMC list. DIY: Raid sprays, ant gel, screens. Cleanliness: most important measure.

Pest Control

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CMC Practical Tip

Professional Pest Control Recommended every 3-6 months for ground floors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Venomous snakes?

One species: Blunt-Nosed Viper. Very rare bites. Antivenom at all hospitals. Call 112 if bitten.

Getting rid of cockroaches?

Professional pest control every 3-6 months (€50-100). Seal cracks. Avoid moisture. No open food.

Need mosquito screens?

YES – all windows you want open. €10-30/window. Check when apartment viewing. Without: sleepless nights.

Are scorpions dangerous?

Cypriot scorpion: small, painful not lethal (like bee sting). Shake shoes before wearing! Pest control helps.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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