Brits and locals are being warned about two invasive animal species, with the Mallorca local government spending money on cameras and traps in a bid to stop the chaosMallorca has a pest problemMallorca has a pest problem(Image: Getty Images/Westend61)

An urgent warning has been issued as an invasive species takes over a holiday hotspot loved by Brits. In just a few weeks’ time many sun-chasing Brits will be heading over to Spain for a bit of rest and relaxation – but they won’t be alone.

For those travelling to Mallorca, one local council has warned that an invasion of raccoons and snakes has been plaguing the hotspot. So far, 3,878 snakes have been caught in the Balearics, while several raccoons have also been snared.

And now the Bunyola Council has issued a statement over the issue and told locals and holidaymakers what to do if they spot the critters.

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Taking to Instagram, a spokesman said: “This time of year, with the increase in temperatures, some animals begin to escape from their various amagatalls (hideouts). In the Commune of Bunyola, we have captured four examples of the renter (raccoon), especially active at night and snakes have also been detected.

“It is very common in humid environments with birds (and many other animals), and they have a very varied diet: fruits, nuts, small mammals – and they can all attack birds and chickens.

“To capture them, use traps with ‘la llepolia’ (sweet treats) nuvols (covered), which allow (the capture of) other species such as (raccoons and snakes).

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“In the entire Serra de Tramuntana, more than 1,500 specimens have been captured. If you see any or have been attacked, call COFIB: 971 144 107. We will provide a trap to control both security.”

The officials also warned that local chickens are being attacked by the beasts, and even Sapin’s Species Protection Service has backed the call and told locals to speak to them if they spot one.

As a result, Mallorca officials have bought 150 cages and installed 85 photo-detection cameras throughout the area, as well as employing a full-time raccoon catcher he has been bought a car.

It comes days after another Spanish warning was issued, this time by airline Ryanair. The Irish airliner is planning to withdraw more planes from smaller airstrips starting next winter.

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The airline is calling on the government to boost traffic at these “empty” airfields. Ryanair’s boss, Eddie Wilson, plans to withdraw more planes and flights from small and medium-sized airports next winter and in 2026 unless the airport authority slashes the fees it charges airlines for operating at these facilities, which he labelled as “empty” in a chat with elEconomista.es.

He said: “Regions need low fares to stimulate growth, and they must be accompanied by low costs, because otherwise the formula doesn’t work.

“We removed 800,000 seats this summer because we had better options to allocate that capacity elsewhere in Europe.

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