Mosquitoes

[NegrilAddict]

Are the mosquitoes bad in late November and early December? Thank you in advance for all replies.

[Weathermon & Mi Lady]

Prepare for mosquitos. They were out and about when we were there last week. They particularly like Negril Addicts!

[sunray]

The mosquitoes in Negril love the fresh blood! Seems some people react badly to the bites, while the mosquitos don't seem to bother the local residents nearly as much. Remember the Great Morass behind Negril is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. A repellent for the after sunset time would be a good idea.

[BCBud]

If you know your hotel/resort does not supply mosquito nets over the bed(s), you might consider bringing one with you. You can buy one for less than $10.00 on ebay and they are easy to hang

[Lola]

They are around. I am much happier staying in a place with window screens - no bites!!

[Tawnee]

I am one of those that react badly to the bites - they swell right up and God forbid I happen to scratch one - the itching will not stop. One November I had so many bites on my lower legs, I could not shave them. (and I was wearing bug spray)

I still bring bug spray with me and ALWAYS bring Bendryl spray to use after I get a bite.


this product stops the itch instantly and I find it works better than 'Afterbite'. It comes in a stick form and a cream also.
http://www.benadryl.ca/topical/itch-stick

[sunray]

Maybe if someone stays on the cliffs, the mosquitos aren't as big of a problem, for those that react severely to the bites.

[Nick]

I have noticed that local people wear long pants and long sleeve shirts at night

[irie always]

early morning and early evening are the times I find are when they are at their hungriest. They sure do itch and I spray myself to try to avoid them. I'll have to check out that itch cream Tawnee thanks for the referral.

[Rambo]

if you look close you can see little "numbers on thier sides", along with human outlines with x's through them.....