tassycatt Posted January 25, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2012 anyone have any trouble with biting bugs lately? We are going to Grand Turk, Nassau, San Juan and St Thomas and wondering if I need to pack the bug spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted January 25, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Doubtful that you'll need any bug repellant, especially this time of the year. Unless you're planning on taking a hike through a tropical rain forest, you won't have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted January 25, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Doubtful that you'll need any bug repellant, especially this time of the year. Unless you're planning on taking a hike through a tropical rain forest, you won't have any problems. I've never needed any kind of insect repellent but always take a very small amount just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2excursion Posted January 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No problems in St. Thomas in November. The only place I've encountered them was at the Tulum Mayan ruins in Mexico, and those weren't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxersmama Posted January 25, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Went to San Juan ,Turks and St.Thomas last May. Didn't have any issues with bugs, had repellent with us, but never needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted January 25, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Usually the only mosquito issues are in the western, and even then pretty rare, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H82seaUgo Posted January 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2012 25+ years of cruising, never seen one; never been bitten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtalum Posted January 25, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Eastern Caribbean isn't bad for bugs. I usually bring some bug repellent wipes (easier to pack than the spray) on the Western itineraries though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I always take insect repellent with me and put it on before going into ports. To me it is easy to carry (wipes), takes up little room and better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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