mosquitos? help.

[adeathome31]

going on med renneissance 24th sept on destiny.just had a thought.do we need mosquito repelant or what.i think probably ok at sea but on shore will we need it.anyone help.adrian.

[kruzseeka]

going on med renneissance 24th sept on destiny.just had a thought.do we need mosquito repelant or what.i think probably ok at sea but on shore will we need it.anyone help.adrian.

 

 

We've never bothered with Deet, or other insect repellent, in the Med - and not had a problem despite the fact that my DH is a bit of a mossie magnet! It is also a bit later in the season so may not be quite as hot, which may lessen the risk but I'm no expert. We did use Deet in the Caribbean but on a number of cruises in the Western and Eastern Med never thought about it. Perhaps we should have been taking precautions against being bitten :eek: - I wonder if other members have had problems on these itineraries. Any views/experiences anyone?

[jenny wren]

No we've never bothered either and done at least 12 med cruises and not been bitten. I don't think they are a problem at sea and of course when we go ashore its usually near the sea.....

[adeathome31]

thanks for that both of you. seems we dont have to worry then.i,m usually ok when weve been to turkey and corfu and canary isles they dont seem to like the taste of me.only thing is that i,m now a type 2 diabetic so dont know wether i have more sugar to offer them now.cheers ade.

[jenny wren]

oh well ! no cakes or ice cream or puddings for you then !!!!!!!!

[adeathome31]

you try keeping me away from them jenny.i,m only supposed to have 3 units of alcahol too and weve got free AI.ha ha.i wont go daft but i will endulge.ade.

[mcdermott]

I live in Spain and can say you wont get bitten on board one of the reasons I cruise is there are no bugs at sea

[Smee]

If you get a mosquito at sea its a stowaway..............:D:D:D

[adeathome31]

well if isee any stowaways smee i,ll take them to the captain.what about on land excursions tho?

[Smee]

Just one word Deet, pesky little blighters........:rolleyes: