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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As a tropical island Barbados does have some mosquitos, especially in the wetter summer months. Apply insect repellent to keep them away.
Insect RepellentAs beautiful as Barbados is, we are pestered by the dreaded mosquito. To avoid those itchy bug bites we strongly recommend bringing or purchasing insect repellent. However, citronella also works just as well.
While Barbados offers year-round sunshine and warm weather, it's important to be aware of its wet season which brings very heavy rainfall and the possibility of hurricanes between July and November.
Insect repellent: Barbados is home to mosquitoes, and other biting insects that can carry diseases like dengue, zika, and Chikungunya. To avoid bites, bring insect repellent with DEET.