Port Of Spain - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
We've had small "house lizards," an iguana, and bats...but nothing really that I would describe as a problem. - Aug 2026
Lots of little critters here, but not that bad. We have had iguanas, frogs, rats, bees, and ants. Housing will take care of a lot of the issues, but you should bring some ant traps. - Aug 2021
Not really. It's tropical so there are bugs ,etc. Some beaches have nasty sand flies. - Mar 2019
You encounter the usual suspects in equatorial locations—cockroaches, mosquitoes, etc. I haven’t run into any problems, but I know some people who have had cockroach infestations. - Apr 2017
There are ants and mosquitoes. The ants never go away. The mosquitoes are better in the dry season. - Aug 2016
mosquitoes and gnats - May 2016
Mosquitoes and ants. - Jun 2015
Mosquitoes are bad and there are many ants. - May 2015
Dengue fever, ants everywhere. - Aug 2014
No major insect problems other than the usual suspects. Mosquitoes can be a pain but not often. - Dec 2013
Ants are always out and about. Mosquitos can be a problem since they carry dengue fever. - Oct 2012
We've had some ants in our place. - Feb 2011
Mosquitoes in the rainy season. - May 2010
I don't have insect issues in my home. I have heard there are sand mosquitoes at the beach, but I've never had a problem. - Nov 2009