Asuncion - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
Some folks complain of ants being an issue (not in our home). Mosquitos are an issue, and the embassy performs regular fumigation against mosquitos at all residences. - Aug 2022
Housing does a great job working to control pests- mosquitos and ants are the major pests and the embassy provides pest services for those on a bi-weekly basis. - Aug 2022
Mainly ants in the house. They are mainly meat eaters and they are hard to control. Keep your kitchen clean. The biggest problem is mosquitoes. They can get everywhere and they carry Dengue fever with them. I know many folks who have been infected. - Jan 2021
No. Ants are the most common problem, with an occasional cockroach. - Jun 2019
Mosquitoes. Some ants or roaches. But mosquitoes. Just take normal precautions, don't leave water sitting about, don't throw open the windows without a screen, wear repellent when you're out on muggy days in season. - Aug 2018
Ants, but not in crazy amounts. - Jun 2018
Mosquitoes bring dengue and zika. - May 2016
We have ants, mosquitoes, weevils, termites. It's very tropical. - Sep 2015
There are ants and mosquitoes, Dengue is here, but seems to be on the decline. We are now facing Chikungunya, but I don't actually personally know anyone who has had it. - Apr 2015
Mosquitos, ants. Scorpions and tarantulas are native but I haven't dealt with any. - Aug 2014
LOTS of mosquitos (Dengue), ants and cockroaches. - Jul 2013
Asuncion is in the subtropics, so there are insects here. In the home mainly ants. Mosquitoes can be an issue though. Dengue is endemic. No malaria. - Aug 2011
The DENGUE (don...don....donnnnn). Mosquitoes are a big concern. - Jun 2011
There are lots of houseflies and mosquitoes here. We have animals, so we have to leave our backyard doors open, and we are always combating the flying insects. So much so, that we often spray ourselves with Off before we go to bed.(and there is the occasional outbreak of Dengue that is transmitted via mosquito, so best to be safe). - Feb 2011
Mosquitoes for much of the year, but no worse than the MD eastern shore in the summertime -- and better than lots of other places. - Apr 2010
