How bad are the bugs in Bali?

Most insects in Bali are harmless, although there are a few whose sting or bite is painful. Make proper use of insect repellant and common sense with insects, and you will be fine.



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Mosquito borne diseases found in Bali include dengue fever, chikungunya and zika virus. Whilst there are vaccines for Japanese encephalitis, mosquito avoidance is the only way to prevent many of these diseases.

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Insect Repellent – Bali is a luscious, tropical paradise, which begets swarms of mosquitos. Bring high quality insect repellent to ward of these pesky bloodsuckers. There are places to purchase bug spray on the island, but it is usually of lower quality and often much more expensive.

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You will be hard pressed to avoid spiders in their entirety in Bali or anywhere in SE Asia. Spiders ranging from tiny to fairly large live throughout the region, but that doesn't mean they will be jumping out at you around every corner.

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There are snakes, but I've never encountered one. You'll mainly encounter mossies, large cicada-like beetles that fly around, and also big hornets/wasps that pack a nasty sting. Occasionally you'll also encounter ants of varying sizes and they can give you a nasty nip. Sometimes you may also get the odd cockroach too.

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Venomous spiders, in general, will not bite you unless they feel threatened or provoked. In Indonesia, most spider bites are not considered to be harmful to humans. Very few spider bites result in victims requiring urgent medical attention or treatment.

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Like many other illnesses, the bacteria that can cause Bali Belly can be passed from person to person. Poor hygiene is a sure way to increase your risk of contracting a stomach bug and can be avoided by: Always washing your hands with sanitiser before eating. Avoiding touching your face with unclean hands.

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  1. Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  2. Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  3. Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  4. Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


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There are mosquitoes in Bali, and in Ubud. In fact the only time I've been bitten is in Ubud in Arys Warung where I had an expensive but average meal, so the mossie bite was the icing on the cake. Take sensible precautions, use mossie repellant; if you're sitting outside your room, burn mossie coils.

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As long as the temperature indoors is above 50 degrees, roaches can remain active year-round, although they are more prevalent in the spring and summer months.

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Research shows that cockroaches and bed bugs are the most common pests in hotel rooms. The biggest reason for this is the foot traffic in hotels; roaches like living in areas with humans where they can steal food and get shelter, and there are plenty of both in hotels.

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