LSUfan4444 Posted July 11, 2017 #26 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I choose to self insure, especially when it comes to bug spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted July 11, 2017 #27 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Never brought it to any of those ports and never needed it. I agree. I think I've seen about 3 mosquitoes in 25 years of cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 12, 2017 #28 Share Posted July 12, 2017 We carry Deet wipes - very small and easy to slip into our bag for the day. Then apply if needed. Great idea only seen deet in sprays but i will look out for those deet wipes. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted July 12, 2017 #29 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Why not error on the side of safety? Agreed. It's a few ounces in your luggage. Even if you don't use it you will have it on hand if need be. FWIW, I bring it...typically do not use it, but, I have it in my bag just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 12, 2017 #30 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Agreed. It's a few ounces in your luggage. Even if you don't use it you will have it on hand if need be. FWIW, I bring it...typically do not use it, but, I have it in my bag just in case. I am the same,i always carry a medical kit too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted July 12, 2017 #31 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ditto...any chance you were a scout? I guess I took that Be Prepared to heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBFURR Posted July 12, 2017 #32 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I agree. I think I've seen about 3 mosquitoes in 25 years of cruising I think I saw those same 3. Could have been small flies though. We have never even thought about insect repellent, but given the climate it is not a bad idea. We have just never taken it and never needed it. Now this thread has me thinking though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 12, 2017 #33 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ditto...any chance you were a scout? I guess I took that Be Prepared to heart. Funnily enough yes. I was a patrol leader when i was 11 in the sea scouts. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted July 12, 2017 #34 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ziki has been found also in Florida......I live in Florida.....and I occasionally get bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 12, 2017 #35 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ziki has been found also in Florida......I live in Florida.....and I occasionally get bit. We are from the UK and have been to Orlando at least 30 times since 1992,Disney etc and i get bitten every time. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted July 12, 2017 #36 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Funnily enough yes.I was a patrol leader when i was 11 in the sea scouts. Nice...I was just your basic grunt...second class. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 12, 2017 #37 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Nice...I was just your basic grunt...second class. ;-) Nearly 50 years ago but you still remember 'Be Prepared. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted July 12, 2017 #38 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Please consider using something like Skedattle instead of a DEET product. When you swim, the bug spray contaminates the reef, just like non-biodegradable sunscreen does. Definitely not good for the coral or other marine life. We took Skedattle with us to Costa Rica on the advice of the tour operator and found it very effective in the rain forest and against those pesky sand fleas and no see ums. I have seen them confiscate OFF and non-biodegradable sunscreens at Xel Xa. Even though the tour guide told everyone they were not permitted, some people think the rules don't apply to them. We live in Texas and I am much more concerned about the mosquitoes here than I am in the Caribbean I know several people in my town who have contracted West Nile Virus in their own backyards. Two of them had a devil of a time with it and were in the hospital quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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