Do you need bug spray in Lake Como?

Although the mosquito problem seems somewhat less severe than in previous years, your are bound to have close encounters also at Lake Como. Repellents can be bought everywhere, take the ones with at least 20% deet and you are safe. The trick is to spray in time, before you notice that the beasts have arrived.



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Besides checking the ferry schedule beforehand, and buying a day pass, I would also suggest keeping bug spray on you! The mosquitoes in the summer around here are very, VERY large.

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Are there mosquitoes in Italy? Hell, yes. Unlike India, Afghanistan, and a few other countries, the mosquito bites in Italy don't give malaria or other mosquito-borne diseases like dengue or Zika, but they are incredibly annoying.

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6 Things Not To Bring To Italy
  • A new haircut. Rushing around before your trip shouldn't include a haircut. ...
  • Running shoes/ sneakers. Really my friend, unless your actually using them to exercise: leave them at home. ...
  • More baggage than you can carry. ...
  • Too many gadgets. ...
  • Travellers cheques. ...
  • Dirty Bra Straps.


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Products containing the chemical DEET are proven to be effective repellents for mosquitoes. Autan is a widely available insect repellent containing DEET in Italy. Ensure you follow the application instructions carefully and, providing you do not have a reaction, this is perfectly safe to use for adults and children.

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The arc that extends from Veneto to Friuli-Venezia Giulia to Istria seems especially bad, but Tuscany is murder also, as is Sicily. More important than geography, however, is time with the summer being the season when mosquitoes make their bloody entrance.

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Avoid traveling alone at night. This is a general recommendation for any unfamiliar area, but should be followed in Lake Como as well. If staying with a group is not an option, make sure to remain in lighted areas and take safe modes of transportation (car or taxi).

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Lake Como is one of those places where you always want to carry a light layer (my fav is a denim jacket) for the morning and evenings. Of course, if you go during the peak of summer when it's warmest then linen dresses and shorts are perfect (I like this longer pair).

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DEET can cause skin irritation in some people, but this is rare. Some people who have used high strength DEET or had exposure to DEET over a long period have experienced adverse effects. DEET is also toxic if ingested.

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A few pieces of tissue… that can double as toilet paper You don't really need to bring this from home, of course — Italy does have toilet paper! — but it's a smart thing for ladies, particularly, to throw in their purses before leaving the hotel in the morning.

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You can wear shorts in Italy and look perfectly normal. I went ahead and packed three pairs of pants and three pairs of shorts. I am so glad I decided to pack some shorts! On the first day, I wore some light khakis. We went to the Vatican and found that there were plenty of men wearing shorts.

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The Best Bug Repellents
  • Our pick. Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent. The best bug repellent. ...
  • Runner-up. Ranger Ready Picaridin 20% Tick + Insect Repellent. Another standout picaridin spray. ...
  • Also great. Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect Repellent. ...
  • Also great. Sawyer Products Permethrin Fabric Treatment.


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