Generally speaking, there are mosquitos in Greece. The good thing is that they aren't everywhere. Expect to get bitten more times if you are next to a river, a stream or a swamp... They tend to be present at places with water.
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He explains that in the temperate zone, where Greece belongs, active transmission is mainly in July, August and September. This is the epizootic phase, during which infected mosquitoes that have picked up the pathogen from birds will bite humans.
On average, mosquitoes can survive between 50–80-degrees Fahrenheit. As they are cold-blooded, you'll find they are not active during the winter months! Cooler temperature makes mosquitoes inactive and could eventually kill them.
Montserrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean British West Indies, is one of the few places in the world where mosquitoes are practically non-existent. The island features safe drinking water, low crime rates, and a welcoming population.
Try to avoid being outside during peak mosquito hours – Mosquitoes tend to be most active at dawn and dusk, although specific hours may vary by species. Minimize your risk of being bitten by wearing long sleeves and pants if you're outside during these times.
“It's not that they don't contain mosquito repellents,” says Immo Hansen, PhD, a co-author of the study and professor of biology at New Mexico State University. But “wearing a bracelet to protect your whole body from mosquitoes,” he says, is just not enough protection.
Unfortunately, mosquitoes can bite through clothes! Mosquitoes are more likely to attack exposed skin but can still pierce through covered areas to reach your hidden blood vessels. While tight-fitting clothing may protect you from ticks, mosquitoes can easily bypass the fabric to bite you.