The best mosquito protection
For Mexico and the Caribbean
The best mosquito protection for Mexico and the Caribbean
Are mosquitoes dangerous in Mexico and the Caribbean? How do I avoid mosquito bites? What diseases can occur when traveling to Mexico and the Caribbean?
If you are flying to the tropics for the first time, you should find out about the necessary vaccinations for Mexico and the Caribbean at the Tropical Institute before you travel.
When are mosquitoes most common in Mexico and the Caribbean?
The best mosquito repellent for Mexico and the Caribbean
For this reason alone, a good mosquito spray belongs in every traveler’s luggage. Also cruisers should take a suitable mosquito repellent with them. In addition, you should be informed about possible diseases in the vacation area.
There is vaccination protection against some diseases, and you should have your travel vaccinations refreshed before your vacation.
The home country Foreign Office provides regularly updated travel advice on its website, depending on the destination country, also on the subject of health. It lists all diseases that can be transmitted by mosquitoes in Mexico and the Caribbean.
There are no vaccinations against the three most common ones, Zika, dengue fever and chikungunya. Here only a suitable mosquito protection helps.
What diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes in Mexico and the Caribbean
Another known mosquito species that spreads disease is the Asian tiger mosquito. Only the females bite because they need the blood after fertilization for their protein needs to produce offspring. The male mosquitoes feed on plant juices.
Where do mosquitoes most often occur?
The best mosquito repellent for Mexico and the Caribbean
Basically, the females lay their eggs close to water. Thus, these mosquitoes occur more frequently in humid areas, in jungles, and after rain. Because yellow fever mosquitoes are diurnal and very aggressive, suitable mosquito protection is recommended also and especially during the day.
What is the best mosquito repellent for Mexico and the Caribbean?
The best mosquito repellent for Mexico and the Caribbean
However, not everyone tolerates this active ingredient, and pregnant women and young children should avoid it. Therefore, when using insect repellent, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Below we provide recommendations for effective mosquito spray for the Caribbean and Mexico.
Many tropical doctors recommend No Bite. It is available as a mosquito spray or for impregnating clothing. Alternatively, Anti Brumm has a high DEET content.
For pregnant women and children, other sprays with active ingredients without DEET are suitable. In the recommendations there are links to the Amazon website. There you can order the insect repellent online.
Summary
- The chemical active ingredient DEET effectively keeps mosquitoes away
Pregnant women, babies and small children use mosquito spray without DEET, for example No Bite Skin Sensitive
Mosquitoes that transmit diseases are diurnal and aggressive
Be careful near water, in humid areas or after rain
We recommend No-Bite spray in combination with No Bite clothing
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