Are there mosquitoes in Corfu in September?

The key times when mozzies seem most active are late afternoon & early evening. I'm now in Corfu Town, (4 Sept), and am not having any trouble at all with mozzies. I agree about deet products, and rubbing in is the key factor in not getting bothered. I believe the worst time is the 40 minutes before darkness falls.



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