# \#pests **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/pests/373.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cockroaches](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cockroaches/26613)
**Author:** [@Em-dogz](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Em-dogz)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cockroaches/26613 "2026-03-27T04:19:42Z")
Kay I have a few little Q’s about how I am going to circumnavigate the problem of the infestators. And please, before this turns into a long list our “our most disgusting cockroach anecdotes” please weigh up the funnines… --- ## [Why are there so many roaches](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-are-there-so-many-roaches/241428)
**Author:** [@uzumakiharuto](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/uzumakiharuto)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/why-are-there-so-many-roaches/241428 "2024-08-14T10:20:57Z")
It was already quite a lot to see 3-4 roaches on a ~200m walk but today I was thinking “I often see roaches outside” and then seconds later I saw one, then two, then five… by the time I got to the store barely 200m away,… --- ## [Mosquitoes and Mosquito Mysteries](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquitoes-and-mosquito-mysteries/7721)
**Author:** [@Omniloquacious](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Omniloquacious)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 9:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquitoes-and-mosquito-mysteries/7721 "2023-12-23T09:54:17Z")
Mosquitoes in Winter? One of the best aspects of the colder winter months in Taiwan is that cockroaches, mosquitoes, ants and other pests disappear from our lives (which just about makes up for the loss of those short s… --- ## [Bedbug Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bedbug-thread/234364)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bedbug-thread/234364 "2023-10-19T03:14:32Z")
All kinds of bugs to worry about, now in the bed, should I stop in paris to visit a friend If I had do that much work for something to eat, I would choose something else. --- ## [Preventing Taiwanese Midge prolification](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/preventing-taiwanese-midge-prolification/193597)
**Author:** [@Explant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Explant)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/preventing-taiwanese-midge-prolification/193597 "2023-06-16T13:43:13Z")
Those tiny little devils that are super itchy. Forcipomyia taiwana Little black mosquito in mandarin https://www.mohw.gov.tw/cp-115-550-2.html Looking to discuss random thoughts and ideas. Obviously changing .life f… --- ## [Ants conquering my bathroom](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ants-conquering-my-bathroom/225687)
**Author:** [@formo](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/formo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ants-conquering-my-bathroom/225687 "2022-12-04T09:17:26Z")
My bathroom has so many ants. I go to this tiny bathroom and find 10 ants and kill them. Then later I go there I find another 10 or more ants. It goes on. Then I bought this 職人級專用防治螞蟻藥30克大容量附贈10只誤食盒 but it doesn’t seem … --- ## [Rats in public park](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rats-in-public-park/188964)
**Author:** [@izzy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/izzy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rats-in-public-park/188964 "2022-01-31T12:48:16Z")
the park next to our house has lots and lots of rats. who should I call / how do I report this to the city to take care of this? we live in Taipei. --- ## [How to get rid of ants in the house](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-the-house/182999)
**Author:** [@Andrew0409](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Andrew0409)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 6:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-the-house/182999 "2021-11-08T06:50:25Z")
A few weeks ago I was hospitalized for a bit over a week. I left for the hospital quickly because it was a emergency. Long story short, I left some food out and ants came by the time I came back. I keep killing them but… --- ## [Dead mosquitos everywhere, wtf](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dead-mosquitos-everywhere-wtf/206529)
**Author:** [@the.shoemaker](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/the.shoemaker)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 9:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dead-mosquitos-everywhere-wtf/206529 "2021-05-13T09:50:54Z")
Literally every morning I wake up I find at least 10-15 dead mosquitos in my living room and another 10 in the bathroom. They aren’t living. Totally dead. So I get rid of them, go to work, and when I come home that night… --- ## [Identify this BUG \](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/identify-this-bug-june-termite-invasion/65304)
**Author:** [@Mordeth](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mordeth)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/identify-this-bug-june-termite-invasion/65304 "2021-05-07T02:30:24Z")
An insect of some sort invaded one of my bedrooms. Found 8 of them so far crawling around the room. Lived in this home for over 8 years and have never seen this bug before. Can someone help identify it? --- ## [Mosquito Wars!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquito-wars/69815)
**Author:** [@mups](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mups)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquito-wars/69815 "2021-04-25T16:01:39Z")
I’m sure many others are in the same boat, trying to keep these suckers out of your home and away from your ears, especially when sleeping. Any tips? Lately my sleep has sucked because these things are torturing me…eve… --- ## [What to use against Mosquitos?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-to-use-against-mosquitos/204674)
**Author:** [@FenjaJie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FenjaJie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-to-use-against-mosquitos/204674 "2021-03-30T14:28:24Z")
We’re plagued by Mosquitos in our bedroom like we refused to let Moses and his people go out of Egypt. Mostly due to agriculture around our home. We’re searching for something that: a) Is not working with poison, since… --- ## [When the mosquito is turned on](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/when-the-mosquito-is-turned-on/204584)
**Author:** [@mad\_masala](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mad_masala)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/when-the-mosquito-is-turned-on/204584 "2021-03-26T15:36:57Z")
--- ## [Small Mosquito Killer Device](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/small-mosquito-killer-device/204056)
**Author:** [@thinkamc](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/thinkamc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/small-mosquito-killer-device/204056 "2021-03-18T10:16:03Z")
Anyone know where I can buy a desktop mosquito killing device? Not those big ones that make mosquitos explode, something like that but small sized and portable. Or perhaps those fan sucking ones? I know those are very a… --- ## [Thermacell Mosquito Lantern, etc](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thermacell-mosquito-lantern-etc/181172)
**Author:** [@Morni](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Morni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/thermacell-mosquito-lantern-etc/181172 "2021-03-18T03:58:28Z")
I have researched the best way to deal with mosquitoes and it seems to be Thermacell Lanterns and their other products. Anyone know if I can buy these in Taiwan. Because they use fuel they cannot be shipped here. --- ## [Mosquitoes -\> very poor sleep (!)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquitoes-very-poor-sleep/75857)
**Author:** [@gentletree](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gentletree)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquitoes-very-poor-sleep/75857 "2020-11-12T12:19:19Z")
This December was unusually cold in Korea, but I will gladly trade inescapable mosquitoes for cold. When I got back to Taiwan, the weather was cool, and I definitely noticed fewer mosquitoes. In the last two nights, th… --- ## [Bed bugs?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bed-bugs/198071)
**Author:** [@LondonSpice](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/LondonSpice)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bed-bugs/198071 "2020-10-25T05:25:18Z")
Last night in bed I got lots of bites on my ankles and side of my feet, still itching like crazy. I woke got a torch and looked for what had done but could see nothing. I’m hoping not bedbugs as I wash bedding every 2 … --- ## [5 big cockroaches in apartment entrance floor](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/5-big-cockroaches-in-apartment-entrance-floor/190737)
**Author:** [@Incarcerated](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Incarcerated)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/5-big-cockroaches-in-apartment-entrance-floor/190737 "2020-06-05T13:18:02Z")
Just saw 5 big boys on the ground floor of my apartment building. I’m on the 3rd floor. Should I notify my landlord about this? Could be an invasion or something. Or am I obliged to roach proof this building? --- ## [Modern day mosquito control in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/modern-day-mosquito-control-in-taiwan/185558)
**Author:** [@Explant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Explant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/modern-day-mosquito-control-in-taiwan/185558 "2019-11-16T10:17:32Z")
Curious what some new techniques we are having employed here for mosquito conteol? Pretty long history of radical mosquito warfare in Taiwan and the control of malaria. But how about bow a days? Other than intensive c… --- ## [Rodent bait, control](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rodent-bait-control/177144)
**Author:** [@Explant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Explant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rodent-bait-control/177144 "2019-02-18T20:38:46Z")
What do you guys use for rodents. Too many years ive dealt with them but am.quickly losig any sense of buddhism i might have left. I refuse to torture them or cause other species issue. Meaning no poispn or sticky tra… --- ## [Biological problems with non toxic solutions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/biological-problems-with-non-toxic-solutions/172858)
**Author:** [@Explant](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Explant)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/biological-problems-with-non-toxic-solutions/172858 "2018-09-25T16:06:53Z")
How about a thread about solving biological nuisances. Lots of issues in Taiwan as we go from snow to tropical and wet to fairly dry. Bugs, mold, snakes etc. Most don’t need drastic action. So things like prevention,… --- ## [Scolopendra in hotel room](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/scolopendra-in-hotel-room/161870)
**Author:** [@mad\_masala](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mad_masala)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/scolopendra-in-hotel-room/161870 "2018-05-17T18:00:33Z")
I'm in Yilan in a "hotel" in the country side and I've seen already 2 scolopendras, one right now in my room, coming out of a gap in the wall right besides the bed. A huge one, red head and legs. These things are ver… --- ## [Cockroaches everywhere during the day](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cockroaches-everywhere-during-the-day/168658)
**Author:** [@white\_ghost](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/white_ghost)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cockroaches-everywhere-during-the-day/168658 "2018-04-19T03:26:44Z")
Normally there are dead cockroaches smeared all over the streets of Taipei every morning. We’re all familiar with this wonderful city. But every now and then, there’s a day when the ground is absolutely churning with coc… --- ## [Eww! Cockroaches!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/eww-cockroaches/10603)
**Author:** [@hairy\_knuckles](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/hairy_knuckles)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 5:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/eww-cockroaches/10603 "2016-08-25T05:30:28Z")
Crawling up the stairs and then under the doors? 2)Up through the drain pipes and then under the doors? 3)Fly onto the balcony? 4)Jump onto the balcony from nearby trees? 5)Get brought into the home by the owner whe… --- ## [Mosquito battleground](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquito-battleground/86048)
**Author:** [@Frankiti99](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Frankiti99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 7:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mosquito-battleground/86048 "2015-04-09T07:36:36Z")
I’m currently underground a fierce and volatile war against the mosquitos that venture into my apartment. Every day the mosquitos take it one step further and force me to up my game for the next day. Every day though I s… --- ## [The Battle against the Mold](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-battle-against-the-mold/57527)
**Author:** [@Icon](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Icon)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-battle-against-the-mold/57527 "2012-10-25T03:32:46Z")
I am really concerned about the mold in my house. I am losing the battle. The bathroom’s ceiling is made of plastic planks. There are mold “spots”, not a single drop -like the one you see when there is a leak- but rathe… --- ## [Best NON DEET mosquito sprays for Taiwanese mosquitoes?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/best-non-deet-mosquito-sprays-for-taiwanese-mosquitoes/73741)
**Author:** [@pomplemousse](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/pomplemousse)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/best-non-deet-mosquito-sprays-for-taiwanese-mosquitoes/73741 "2012-10-15T17:36:29Z")
I’ve been considering non DEET alternatives to take with me to Taiwan: Mosiguard - either natural, extra or maximum strength. Incognito anti mosquito. Jungle formula - natural or home and abroad. Autan protection plu… --- ## [Oh my God its the biggest cockroach I've ever seen Please come kill it!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/oh-my-god-its-the-biggest-cockroach-ive-ever-seen-please-come-kill-it/68389)
**Author:** [@Lili](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lili)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/oh-my-god-its-the-biggest-cockroach-ive-ever-seen-please-come-kill-it/68389 "2011-12-02T03:36:47Z")
OMG I just saw the biggest cockroach in my life and its in my bedroom and now I cant sleep omg omg omg how do I get rid of it its too big to kill omg omg --- ## [Cockroach hunter](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cockroach-hunter/54744)
**Author:** [@pb1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/pb1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 10:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cockroach-hunter/54744 "2009-11-06T10:12:20Z")
Now this is what I was looking for: a solution to all the bugs invading my living room on the ground floor. Would you let it live in your house? :howyoudoin: It even has a Facebook fan goup: :laughing: facebook.co… --- ## [How do you deal with the mosquito's vegetarian cousin](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-the-mosquitos-vegetarian-cousin/29055)
**Author:** [@AAF](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/AAF)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2006, 7:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-the-mosquitos-vegetarian-cousin/29055 "2006-06-20T07:49:50Z")
I’m having problems with fruit flies. They have such an accute sense of smell. You’ve scarcely put down the apple and they are there. And once they’re in, it’s not easy to get them out. I don’t use incecticides, by the w… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/pests/373.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=pests)