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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Visiting popular Caribbean destinations has always meant possible exposure to a number of mosquito-borne diseases. When visiting these destinations, it's imperative to prevent mosquito bites.
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.
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.
If you wear repellent and socks--and watch where you sit and walk, Caribbean insects are rarely a problem. With one exception: Mosquitoes, which tend to be pesky only at lower altitudes around water. Fortunately, much of the best rain forest walking and hiking is at altitude, where mosquitoes are scarce.
DEET offers important protection, but must be used safely. Here are some tips: Apply insect repellents according to label directions, only to exposed skin. If the label recommends applying the chemical to your clothing, be sure to follow the instructions.
Bug SpraySunscreen is a no brainer but bug spray should be right there with it. During the rainy season (May-October) stagnant water builds up and is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos.
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.
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.
Fragrances, such as perfume, cologne, and scented lotions are a known attractant of mosquitoes. Floral scents are the biggest attraction for mosquitoes. It turns out those lady mosquitoes love a flowery fragrance. So when you're addressing the issue of body odor, be sure to avoid washing with fragranced body wash.
The key is baby oil not bug spray. Sand flies can not bite with no traction. Baby oil your legs and stay on beach's that are racked daily. All Caribbean islands have sand fleas!