Lome - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?

There are mosquitoes all the time. Giant wasps swarm to light during monsoon season. Mosquito netting is a necessity. Do not forget the malaria medication. Our housekeeper got malaria twice last year. It can be deadly for foreigners since we are not used to it. Especially true if you are older. - Mar 2019


Mosquitoes at times. - Feb 2019


In housing nope, but after 6 pm you do need the spray against mosquitoes. It is horribly hot and they are everywhere. - Sep 2017


mosquitoes (though less of a problem that we expected) - Aug 2015


The usual malaria carrying type. - May 2014


mosquitoes/malaria - very dangerous - take the pill, consult with medical professional and take malaria pill (prophylaxis) in advance - Mar 2011


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