Moscow - Post Report Question and Answers

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

None that I have noticed. - Dec 2023


We had no issues with bugs in our home and were in an old building. - Mar 2019


No. - Nov 2018


None that I have seen. - Sep 2016


Maybe some mosquitoes in the summer, but, honestly we rarely encounter any insects. - May 2016


Only occasional mosquitoes. - Sep 2015


none really - Jun 2015


None that I am aware of. - Oct 2014


Some mosquitoes in the summer. - Feb 2014


None - a perk of the cold climate! - Nov 2013


Not a major issue. - Jul 2013


I haven't noticed any in Moscow. Siberia is famous for mosquitoes and ticks. Bring repellent if you plan on doing some hiking in the more rural parts of Russia. - Jul 2013


None. - Jan 2013


Very few, but there are some when it's warm. If you have screens, keep them closed when the windows are open. - Mar 2012


Haven't noticed much. Some mosquitoes in summer/spring. - May 2011


Mosquitoes during the summer. - Jan 2011


None. - Jul 2010


No real insect problems except tiny ants that don't bite, they are just bothersome. - May 2010


None that I was aware of. - May 2010


None. I don't think I ever saw an insect within city limits, even in parks - Feb 2010


none - Jan 2010


None at all. I had maybe three mosquito bites in August. I saw two or three flies all summer. That's it! - Nov 2009


I hardly ever see a bug. Sort of exciting to see a spider in the bathtub once a year. - Oct 2009


None really. - Aug 2009


Hardly any. We had ants but got rid of them easily with ant spray and traps. - Aug 2009


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