Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
Some people have had issues with ants and we have had termites. Neither are a problem for us at present. There can be mosquitos. - Sep 2024
Not in Jerusalem. - Nov 2022
We've had ants a number of times. We brought powdered borax, which has been a lifesaver. - Oct 2019
A few little microscopic ants during the summer and mosquitoes all winter. - Aug 2018
None at all. A few mosquitos and flies, that's it. - Apr 2018
Nothing to write home about. We never had any cockroaches, although we did come across a few scorpions in the apartment. - Aug 2015
We had a lot of little ants on our patio that were attracted to our plants. We had to call someone once to get rid of them, but overall not bad. At least not many big scary bugs. - Aug 2015
Not really any. Some ants in apartments; sometimes and flies but other than that no real issues. - May 2015
Nothing out of the ordinary. Small ants within apartments so it's good to have ant traps handy. - Mar 2014
Ants are everywhere! - Aug 2013
Insect problems are minimal since this is a desert environment. Occasionally there are mosquitos in the summer, but that depends on where you live in the city. - Jul 2013
