Don't want to get bit up.

[scienceteacher]

I was wondering if bug spray would be a necessity in ports such as Panama and Limon, Costa Rica.

[BillB48]

Generally no, usually the places when mosquitoes are present is when you happen to be outside urban centers in heavily wooded areas. Even then they are usually only a problem around sunrise and sunset.

[cb at sea]

Not really... you aren't there at dawn or dusk!

[Keith1010]

In the past I would have said no but on our recent cruise we used insect repellent in many ports due to concerns about Chikungunya. Our cruise line recommended this.

 

So I would bring it with you and then make your decision while on the ship.

 

Keith

[Northern Aurora]

I am rather late to this discussion, but just wanted to comment that we have been buying insect repellant wipes (a product similar to the moistened towelettes). These individually packaged wipes are perfect for traveling -- I keep two in a pocket of my travel purse/small pack. Very compact and no concerns about potential leakage of a spray bottle.

[OCruisers]

We use OFF Backwoods for Sportsmen in small & convenient 1 oz. spray containers. Mostly found in stores where hunting/fishing equipment is sold. :D

 

LuLu

[scienceteacher]

Thanks for the feedback. I will be bringing some kind of deterrant as the biting bugs always seem to find me.

[grams98]

I would like to add that the dengue fever mosquitoes bite during the day. Personally, if I am going off the ship and into the port, I spray myself before disembarking for safety sake. Hope this helps, grams98