How do you keep bugs from biting you in Costa Rica?

Wear protective clothing like long sleeved tops and full length trousers when you go out. Make it a point to apply a strong mosquito repellent before going outside. You might want to spray some repellent on the brim of your hat to keep your face safe.



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Remember to pack the following items
  1. EPA-registered insect repellents.
  2. Long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing.
  3. Clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, tents) treated with 0.5% permethrin. ...
  4. Mosquito net if you will be sleeping outside or when screened rooms are not available.


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