Are there a lot of MOSQUITOES at Oro Verde?
We don’t seem to have many mosquitoes around here and rarely encounter them on our daytime hikes, owing to the slight breeze that almost continually favors our mountainous area. Most mosquito species in our region of the country are active only at dusk, dawn, and at night. The most serious tropical disease in Costa Rica (which hasn’t occurred in our area for many years) is dengue fever, which is transmitted by a day-flying mosquito (Aedes aegypti). Actually, our main insect pests are nearly invisiblechiggers and sand fleas. They usually won’t bother you, but preventative measures (such as applying insect repellant that contains the chemical DEET, tucking-in long pants, etc.) should be taken before walking in grassy areas, or at the beach very early or late in the day (or at night). These are the times and places where the little buggers are most active. The key to success is keeping the little nippers off your body with a good insect repellant. Deep Woods Off offers a variety of effect
