Are mosquitoes common at the beach?

Mosquitoes love the water, especially standing water in which they need to breed. So you are likely to find them at the beach where there are probably ample sources of fresh standing water. To help prevent itchy bites from bringing down your vacation, use an insect repellent, but be sure to choose the right one.



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They love the heat and thrive on the water, so the beach is the perfect place for mosquitos. Also, because mosquitos can come out at dusk and into the evening, make sure bug spray is applied while enjoying dinner outdoors, a night swim, a bonfire, fireworks, and other nighttime activities.

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Mosquitoes Enjoy Hanging Out at the Beach Plus, you get that breeze off the ocean, which some people believe keeps mosquito activity at bay. It does not. You can get mosquito bites at the beach, too. That's because mosquitoes tend to gather wherever there's water.

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In addition to protective clothing, use an insect repellent containing an EPA-registered ingredient like DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon-eucalyptus.

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Many families and friends remember to take along their sunscreen to the beach but leave the bug spray behind. Take them both! Apply a layer of bug spray to make sure you won't get bothered, and reapply if the waves wash it off.

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Mosquitoes love the water, especially standing water in which they need to breed. So you are likely to find them at the beach where there are probably ample sources of fresh standing water. To help prevent itchy bites from bringing down your vacation, use an insect repellent, but be sure to choose the right one.

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They love the heat and thrive on the water, so the beach is the perfect place for mosquitos. Also, because mosquitos can come out at dusk and into the evening, make sure bug spray is applied while enjoying dinner outdoors, a night swim, a bonfire, fireworks, and other nighttime activities.

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