Do I need mosquito spray in Caribbean?

All Caribbean islands have mosquitoes. The primary threat from Zika is indeed to pregnant women; otherwise, the symptoms are generally mild and only about 1 in 5 who are bitten by an infected mosquito develop any symptoms at all. Worst time for mosquitoes is evening (especially early evening). Wear bug spray - period.



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You won't need bug spray for certain activities in the Caribbean. You are unlikely to need it on the ship at all. If you go to a beach or on an ocean boat tour such as snorkeling, scuba, sailing between 10am and 3pm, you will not need it.

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One things that is common anywhere that you visit in the Caribbean are mosquitoes.

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Caribbean Blue® Naturals Insect Repellent is a natural, spray-on insect repellent, formulated with pure essential oils. This product is popular with tourists and local islanders, as it offers a natural and safe alternative for people wishing to avoid chemical and DEET-based repellents.

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Use insect repellent
  1. DEET.
  2. Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the US)
  3. IR3535.
  4. Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
  5. Para-menthane-diol (PMD)
  6. 2-undecanone.


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The answer may surprise you: there is actually one Caribbean island that doesn't have any mosquitoes—the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

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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.

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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.

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If you're planning a Caribbean vacation, you may be wondering which islands have no mosquitoes. The answer may surprise you: there is actually one Caribbean island that doesn't have any mosquitoes—the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The BVI is an archipelago of over 50 islands located in the Caribbean Sea.

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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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I always try to find beauty everywhere that I visit, but you might want to avoid some of these Caribbean Islands. Some of the most dangerous Caribbean Islands to visit are Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago, and surprisingly Puerto Rico. These islands have more crime in general, and you should visit with increased caution.

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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 are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.

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Avoiding Mosquito Bites
  1. using good quality insect repellents.
  2. wearing the right clothing to protect your skin from bites.
  3. using a mosquito net.
  4. reducing the number of mosquitos in and around your accommodation.


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