New Delhi - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?
No, but it’s a big city and warm climate, so yes, there are bugs about. - Apr 2024
We didn't have any problems with this, but we were on the third floor. Ground level apartments were probably a lot more problematic. Mosquitos are a problem everywhere, but since we never opened our doors or windows, they never really got into the house. - Jan 2022
Yes, it is a constant battle. Mosquitos carry dengue, which is a real problem in Delhi even among the expats and diplomats, as well as malaria to a lesser degree and chikengunya (sp?), etc. Ants, cockroaches, etc, are also prevalent. We had our home sprayed a few times during our 3 years to keep them at bay. - Sep 2020
Nope. Just need to be aware of ants from time to time. And I found the largest cockroach ever in my toilet once! - Jul 2020
Mold and mosquitoes can be an issue. There have been many cases of dengue fever from the Embassy community over the last couple of years. - Jul 2019
You'll basically see every kind of insect in your house. This is an issue you just have to get over. - Dec 2017
There are rats in yards and above the ceiling areas, ants, roaches, termites - Oct 2017
We had issues with ants that we could treat with ant traps. - Mar 2017
We had ants, but nothing too weird inside. Mosquitoes outside are a major issue. - Feb 2017
It's tropical, and yes, ants, weevils, all sorts of things can spread. - Nov 2016
You will find plenty of mosquitoes, insects, cockroaches, and hornets. Most can be avoided by taking normal precautions. - Jun 2016
Dengue and malaria carrying mosquitoes are the biggest problem. Standing water is the main culprit. Each year at least half a dozen members of the Embassy or school community come down with Dengue. Some are flown to Singapore for treatment. - Sep 2014
Mosquitos are abundant near dawn and dusk but stay away with bug spray at those times. Dengue is a danger, so be vigilant about bug spray during those times. - Sep 2014
Mosquitoes. And they have dengue fever and malaria. We do not take anti malarial medicine here and that's not a great threat, but dengue is always around. - Aug 2013
Dengue abounds, especially in Fall. Microbes cause serious GI issues for most people. Delhi's dirty secret: it is one of the sickest embassies in the world because of persistent lung and GI issues. Flies and other insects congregate near neighborhood garbage dumps. - May 2013
Everything including dengue and malaria mosquitos. - Oct 2012
Dengue Fever is very big here. TB and malaria in southern India. - Sep 2012
LOTS - everything grows and thrives here. Certain bugs blossom once a year, others such as mosquitos prefer the hot and humid or hot and rainy periods. - Aug 2011
every kind imaginable - Aug 2011
Malaria and Dengue mosquitoes - Aug 2011
Moderate - Jan 2011
Recently huge mosquito problems (= dengue fever) thanks to the monsoon rains and Common Wealth Games construction sites. In doors - count on cockroaches, ants and spiders. - Sep 2010
Many. Delhi is a "green city" where you can still see monkeys in the parks, so there is enough breeding ground for insects. - Aug 2010
Ticks which spread disease in animals. - Aug 2010
Mosquitoes and roaches. - Aug 2010
