What time of year do mosquitoes come out in Greece?
He explains that in the temperate zone, where Greece belongs, active transmission is mainly in July, August and September. This is the epizootic phase, during which infected mosquitoes that have picked up the pathogen from birds will bite humans.
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Avoid Getting BittenUse EPA-registered mosquito repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely. Use head nets, long sleeves and long pants if you venture into areas with high mosquito populations, such as salt marshes.
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.
In Greece there are some mosquito species that can transmit certain diseases, if infected: West Nile virus, which is transmitted through the “house” common mosquitoes, is considered established in our country, and cases are recorded almost annually during the transmission season.
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.
On average, mosquitoes can survive between 50–80-degrees Fahrenheit. As they are cold-blooded, you'll find they are not active during the winter months! Cooler temperature makes mosquitoes inactive and could eventually kill them.
Disease riskThe three diseases highlighted by the Greek Health Ministry as posing a particularly prominent risk were dengue fever and the Zika and Chikungunya viruses. Dengue fever is principally spread by mosquitoes.