Bogota - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
No. Bogota is 8,000 ft so there are very little mosquitos and other bugs. I leave my windows open all the time without a screen. After going to some lower elevation WHA cities in the malaria/dengue zone, I find the higher altitude to be a huge advantage in this region. - Mar 2025
We have no insects or infestation problems. In general, there aren’t a lot of bugs or bug problems in Bogota. - May 2024
No, one of the best parts about living in Bogota is the notable absence of mosquitoes. - Aug 2023
Nope. The high elevation and the cool temps year round seem to keep the bugs away. - Feb 2021
It gets cold at nights, especially between May-November, and many housing units don't have internal heating. External heating units are half decent yet also give the fear to the owners if they're left turned on too long. - Jul 2020
Very few at an altitude of 8,600 feet. Some folks have had mold from leaks. - Feb 2020
No, there are almost no mosquitoes due to the altitude. I have not seen ants, roaches, or anything else in my housing. - Nov 2018
NONE! I did see a fly today, but even they are rare. - Sep 2018
Zero. With altitude of 8600 feet I almost never see a bug. - Aug 2018
No, minimal bugs due to the altitude. - May 2018
In Bogota very little, in the lower altitudes in Colombia, Zika is becoming a huge problem. - Apr 2016
Given that Bogota is at about 8,000 feet, there are no insect problems whatsoever. - Aug 2015
None at altitude in Bogota. You hardly ever see any. There is malaria, dengue, and yellow fever in other parts of the country. - Jun 2014
None! You don't even need screens on the windows! They can't take the altitude. - May 2013
None. - Oct 2012
At 8600 feet above sea level, there is a wonderful lack of bugs! - Jul 2012
No bugs or insects at this altitude. One of the great things about living here. No spiders, no mosquitoes, and few flies. - Apr 2012
None that I've noticed. - Dec 2011
None because of the altitude. - Jul 2011
None. - Nov 2010
None. - Sep 2010
None. - Aug 2010
None, except for those with pets -- fleas thrive here. - Aug 2010
No insect problems. - Aug 2010
None. - Jun 2010
None - this is a great thing about high altitude cities! - Jan 2010
None that I've noticed. - Sep 2009
