Mosquitoes in SE Asia in June?

[Kinkacruiser]

For those who have been to W. Malaysia and Singapore in June,

can you tell me if the mosquitos are buzzing then. I assume one would see more in rainforested area rather than cities if they were about?

What about onboard at night watching movies (MUTS)?

Thanks

[Kinkacruiser]

What I really want to know is whether to pack one or two cans of insect repellent. Some of thre posts here receive 12" of rainfall in June, so I expect there would be mosquitos in vegetated areas.

Thanks in advance...

[comcox]

Read through the CDC website for each country of your trip: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/

 

In SE Asia mosquitoes are year-round but there will less problem in the cities. Since there are currently at least two mosquito-born "fevers" that have no vaccination or cure, I wouldn't take a chance.

[Philip217]

Do I understand your post correctly?

 

You are asking if there will be mosquitos in the Tropics in June ?????

[Kinkacruiser]

That's right. We have them here too but only after rain. As it rains all year in SE Asia I imagine there will be some, but mainly in the rural areas.

[Kinkacruiser]

Thanks for the link Tamara....it was very helpful.

Anna

[Bufrenee]

In Singapore it is relatively free in the city but if you are going around the outskirts like the Zoo or botanical gardens then use repellant. In Malaysia mosquitoes are all over the place and it rains every day mainly in the evenings for about an hour or so. Repellant is a must. The mosquitoes there carry Dengue Fever which is even worst than Malaria.