Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers

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

NO! It is a warm and somewhat humid climate so the typical appearance of common insects is not expected. A few ant traps strategically placed and a bug zapper in the back yard suffices. - Aug 2022


Ants, flies, cockroaches. Tough to avoid them with the humidity. Not too much to handle on your own, however. - Jun 2022


Mosquitos during rainy season but they're fine if you use bug spray or citronella candles if you're in the backyard. Cockroaches, little geckos, and occasional frogs and iguanas are normal. - Oct 2020


Ants and mosquitoes. There are plenty of little geckos, but they're eating the other bugs. - Feb 2019


Ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, and various types of insects that one can expect to find in a tropical climate. The mosquitoes are the most problematic - don't forget to bring plenty of insect repellent. - Jun 2013


Mosquitoes, tons of them, especially in the summer time. - May 2013


This year mosquitoes are carrying a lot of dengue, though no reported expat cases yet. Large cockroaches and beetles are regulars in our house. But that's everywhere, right? - Jan 2012


mosquitoes and no-see-ems are abundant during rainy season. The no-see-them make nasty bites that can itch for a week and you'd never see them. - Jan 2012


Lots of mosquitoes. - Aug 2011


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