Bogota - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
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
