Mosquitos

We have Mosquitos. They are often found outdoors or in very open houses, expecially during rainy season - as they lay eggs in water - so with more stagnent water comes more mosquitos. They are not a pest or a problem in St. Thomas but they exist. You can buy Off - insect repellent at the local stores - and use it when you will be eating outdoors in the evening. In particular the mosquitos will bite your ankles and legs - as they will be under the table where the mosquitos usually hide - so if you are going to use Off - spray it on your legs. Some outdoor restaurants and bars will have a bottle of Off inside in case you need it. During the day, say on the beach you won't have a problem. If it is raining and you are on the beach in the late afternoon - we have little 'no - see - ums' that live around the sand - and they will bite.

Thank you very much for the information I really appreciate it.

Bruce

My experience has been that Off does not work. Repel is the better buy. And really, mosquitos are only bad during hurricane season, when the islands get a lot of rain. I think the months are like July-November. Year-round, you have to battle the no-seeums, which live around some beaches and are often bad just before dusk. Avon Skin So Soft works best for the no-seeums.