New Delhi - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
It’s pretty warm most of the year. So ants and mosquitos are common. Then the typical roaches and moths. Nothing particularly unusual. - Jun 2024
No, but it’s a big city and warm climate, so yes, there are bugs about. - Apr 2024
We didn't have any problems with this, but we were on the third floor. Ground level apartments were probably a lot more problematic. Mosquitos are a problem everywhere, but since we never opened our doors or windows, they never really got into the house. - Jan 2022
Yes, it is a constant battle. Mosquitos carry dengue, which is a real problem in Delhi even among the expats and diplomats, as well as malaria to a lesser degree and chikengunya (sp?), etc. Ants, cockroaches, etc, are also prevalent. We had our home sprayed a few times during our 3 years to keep them at bay. - Sep 2020
Nope. Just need to be aware of ants from time to time. And I found the largest cockroach ever in my toilet once! - Jul 2020
Mold and mosquitoes can be an issue. There have been many cases of dengue fever from the Embassy community over the last couple of years. - Jul 2019
You'll basically see every kind of insect in your house. This is an issue you just have to get over. - Dec 2017
There are rats in yards and above the ceiling areas, ants, roaches, termites - Oct 2017
We had issues with ants that we could treat with ant traps. - Mar 2017
We had ants, but nothing too weird inside. Mosquitoes outside are a major issue. - Feb 2017
It's tropical, and yes, ants, weevils, all sorts of things can spread. - Nov 2016
You will find plenty of mosquitoes, insects, cockroaches, and hornets. Most can be avoided by taking normal precautions. - Jun 2016
Dengue and malaria carrying mosquitoes are the biggest problem. Standing water is the main culprit. Each year at least half a dozen members of the Embassy or school community come down with Dengue. Some are flown to Singapore for treatment. - Sep 2014
Mosquitos are abundant near dawn and dusk but stay away with bug spray at those times. Dengue is a danger, so be vigilant about bug spray during those times. - Sep 2014
Mosquitoes. And they have dengue fever and malaria. We do not take anti malarial medicine here and that's not a great threat, but dengue is always around. - Aug 2013
Dengue abounds, especially in Fall. Microbes cause serious GI issues for most people. Delhi's dirty secret: it is one of the sickest embassies in the world because of persistent lung and GI issues. Flies and other insects congregate near neighborhood garbage dumps. - May 2013
Everything including dengue and malaria mosquitos. - Oct 2012
Dengue Fever is very big here. TB and malaria in southern India. - Sep 2012
LOTS - everything grows and thrives here. Certain bugs blossom once a year, others such as mosquitos prefer the hot and humid or hot and rainy periods. - Aug 2011
every kind imaginable - Aug 2011
Malaria and Dengue mosquitoes - Aug 2011
Moderate - Jan 2011
Recently huge mosquito problems (= dengue fever) thanks to the monsoon rains and Common Wealth Games construction sites. In doors - count on cockroaches, ants and spiders. - Sep 2010
Many. Delhi is a "green city" where you can still see monkeys in the parks, so there is enough breeding ground for insects. - Aug 2010
Ticks which spread disease in animals. - Aug 2010
Mosquitoes and roaches. - Aug 2010
