Roca Defisan

What Roca Defisan does

Roca Defisan, S.L. is a privately held Spanish pest control and fumigation company founded in 1982 in Massanassa (Valencia), operating as a Sociedad Limitada with 51-100 employees. Its service portfolio spans integrated pest control (Control Integrado de Plagas), agri-food facility fumigation, maritime/port fumigation, bird control, wood treatment (including the SentriTech termite bait system), Legionella prevention, goods control, and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) treatment for exports to Australia and New Zealand. ECO service lines (modified atmosphere, controlled atmosphere, heat treatment) and wireless thermometry for bulk grain storage complement the core chemical fumigation offering.

Underlying technology is built around sensorics applied to pest control, including remote fumigation monitoring systems, telemetry for heat treatment, and proprietary wireless thermometry with anomaly-detection algorithms for cereals and biomass; several of these initiatives are ERDF co-financed R&D&I projects. The business holds an unusually dense certification stack (GAFTA Fumigator and Superintendent, ANECPLA, ISO 9001, GTAS, IMFO, CAAE, and the Australian Government AusTreat BMSB approval ES4004SB), which functions as the primary regulatory moat and qualifies the company for export, maritime, and organic-certified customers.

Roca Defisan monetizes through professional services revenue on a quote-based model with free on-site inspections and recurring maintenance contracts, targeting a vertical-led segmentation of agri-food (primary), public buildings, logistics and distribution, residential, industrial, and maritime port customers. Go-to-market is direct field sales from a nationwide Spanish office network spanning at least 16 cities, supported by phone, WhatsApp, email, and online quote forms, plus a Roca Online customer portal. Service delivery is technically executed by field teams, including 150+ technicians dedicated to bird control alone and qualified personnel for regulated treatments such as ProFume fumigation and IMFO-certified maritime operations.

Name

Roca Defisan

Legal name

ROCA DEFISAN, S.L.

Website

https://rocadefisan.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roca Defisan is a privately held Spanish pest control and fumigation company founded in 1982 that delivers integrated pest management, agri-food fumigation, maritime/BMSB treatments, and ECO heat and modified atmosphere services to enterprise, public sector, and residential customers across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control and Fumigation Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Fumigation Services (Structural/Commodity) (IMAIAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural/Facility Fumigation Services (Warehouses, Mills, Silos) (AFACAGAB), Commercial/Industrial Building Fumigation (HSAMAIAB), Fumigation of Stored Commodities (Chambers, Containers, Spot Fumigation) (HSAMAHAI), Pest Risk Assessments, Audits & Compliance Documentation (AFACAGAK)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Fumigation services
• Biocidal treatments
• Agri-food fumigation
• Maritime port fumigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Masanasa

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Pest Control Services: Comprehensive pest control, fumigation, and sanitation services for commercial and residential clients. Includes free inspections, customized treatment plans, and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. BMSB Treatment Services: Specialized Brown Marmorated Stink Bug treatment for exports to Australia and New Zealand, including fumigation and heat treatment with official certification
3. Maritime and Port Fumigation: Ship fumigation, container fumigation, and cargo treatment services at Spanish ports with international certification
4. ECO and Environmental Treatments: Eco-friendly pest control solutions including modified atmosphere, controlled atmosphere, and heat treatments for sensitive environments
5. Wood Treatment Services: Professional woodworm and termite treatment using SentriTech bait system and chemical barriers
6. Legionella Prevention Services: Water system prevention and control services including diagnosis, prevention plans, and maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roca Defisan is a Spanish pest control and fumigation company offering integrated pest management, fumigation of agri-food facilities, maritime port fumigation, BMSB treatment for exports, wood treatments, urban bird control, legionella prevention, and disinfection services. Services are delivered through a nationwide network of field offices with on-site inspections, customised treatment plans, and ongoing maintenance contracts for residential, commercial, industrial and public-sector clients.

Product overview

Roca Defisan is a pest control and fumigation company offering integrated solutions for urban and industrial environments. The core portfolio centers on Control Integrado de Plagas (Integrated Pest Control), Fumigación Agroalimentaria (Agri-food Fumigation), and Servicio Portuario (Port/Maritime Services), supplemented by specialized offerings including Control de Aves (Bird Control), Tratamientos en Madera (Wood Treatments), Prevención de Legionella (Legionella Prevention), Control de Mercancías (Goods Control), and BMSB Treatment for exports. The ECO module provides ecological alternatives including modified/controlled atmosphere treatments and heat treatment, while Termometría Inalámbrica (Wireless Thermometry) enables continuous bulk storage monitoring. The company operates primarily in Spain through multiple branch offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Pest Control (Control Integrado de Plagas) Professional pest control services combining inspection, targeted treatments and intelligent monitoring systems for insects, rodents and other vectors in urban and industrial environments, delivered through free on-site inspections and customised treatment plans.
• Agri-food Facilities Fumigation (Fumigación de Instalaciones Agroalimentarias) Fumigation services for warehouses, silos, bagging facilities and processing plants using certified protocols and authorised biocides for stored products and infrastructure, including remote monitoring of fumigation processes.
• Urban Bird Control (Control de Aves Urbanas) Professional pigeon, starling, sparrow and seagull control using exclusion and deterrence systems including anti-bird spikes, electrical systems, nets, stakes, wires and laser technology, delivered by over 150 specialised technicians across Spain.
• Wood Treatments (Tratamientos en Madera) Anti-woodworm and termite treatments using the SentriTech bait system, chemical barriers and injection techniques for structural wood protection and restoration, with over 12,000 properties protected by SentriTech in Spain.
• Disinfection, Disinsectation, Rodent Control (Desinfección, Desinsectación, Desratización) Comprehensive hygiene maintenance and vector control services eliminating pathogenic microorganisms, insects and rodents in sensitive environments.
• Legionella Prevention (Prevención de Legionella) Legionella prevention and control services for facilities using water systems, including digitalisation, continuous monitoring and Legionella Prevention and Control Plan development.
• Port and Maritime Service (Servicio Portuario y Marítimo) Specialised maritime fumigation services for ships, containers and pleasure vessels including cargo holds, PH3 and ProFume treatments, degassing and international phytosanitary compliance with IMFO and GTAS certification.
• Goods Control (Control de Mercancías) Professional control of goods at all stages of the logistics chain including temperature and humidity monitoring, biocontrol and wireless thermometry for bulk grain storage, with traceability documentation.
• BMSB Treatment (Tratamiento BMSB) Brown Marmorated Stink Bug treatment services for exports to Australia and New Zealand including ProFume gas fumigation and heat treatment, with Australian government approval under AEI code ES4004SB.
• ECO Treatments (Tratamientos ECO) Ecological pest control solutions including modified atmosphere treatment (MAP), controlled atmosphere treatment and heat treatment that eliminate pests without toxic chemicals or residues, with CAAE organic certification.
• Wireless Thermometry (Termometría Inalámbrica) Advanced wireless temperature monitoring system for bulk grain, by-products and biomass storage using proprietary algorithms to detect critical temperature variations and anticipate infestation risks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat treatment achieves results in less than 48 hours (often in 24 hours)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DetiasupportingTechnology or IntegrationRoca Defisan displays Detia logo as part of their certification and partnership ecosystem, indicating a relationship for pest control products and solutions

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Rentokil Initial: Global pest control and hygiene services giant with full operations in Spain. Directly comparable service lines (fumigation, IPM, bird control, legionella) but operates at vastly greater scale and capital base, making it both a competitor and a strategic benchmark for Roca Defisan.
• Rollins: US-listed parent of Orkin and other pest control brands, operating one of the world's largest pest control service networks. Comparable in core service offering but geographically focused on North America and operating at significantly larger scale.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention with a pest elimination division serving food processors and industrial clients. Overlaps with Roca Defisan's agri-food and industrial pest control segments at a broader portfolio level.

Others

• Bureau Veritas: International TIC group with agri-food and commodity inspection services including fumigation oversight. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but operates in the same regulatory and trade-compliance ecosystem that Roca Defisan serves.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural and fumigation-related services, including grain inspection and cargo treatment. Compares to Roca Defisan through its fumigation and agri-food compliance activity, though pest control is not its core focus.

Emerging players

• Killgerm Group: UK-headquartered pest control product and service supplier with operations across Europe, providing fumigation and pest management solutions to professional operators. Comparable as a European fumigation specialist and supplier overlapping with Roca Defisan's service categories.

Direct peers

• Truly Nolen: Family-founded pest control company operating across multiple countries with IPM, fumigation, and commercial pest services. Comparable to Roca Defisan in its private, multi-generational, service-led heritage and broad pest management portfolio.
• Arrow Exterminators: Privately held, family-founded pest control company in the US Southeast offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and fumigation services. Comparable private-company scale and integrated service model to Roca Defisan.
• Anticimex: European pest control specialist with strong presence in Spain and the Nordics, offering IPM, digital pest management, and fumigation services. Closely mirrors Roca Defisan's integrated pest control model and technology-led approach.
• Massey Services: Privately held US pest and termite control firm offering integrated pest management with a strong service-quality and technician-training focus. Closely comparable to Roca Defisan in private-company ethos, technician-driven delivery, and termite specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rocadefisan
• Facebookfacebook.com/rocadefisan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roca-defisan

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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