Are there mosquitoes in Greece in September?

Are there mosquitoes in Greece in September? He explains that in the temperate zone, where Greece belongs, active transmission is mainly in July, August and September. This is the epizootic phase, during which infected mosquitoes that have picked up the pathogen from birds will bite humans.

What bugs bite you in Greece?

Insect repellents are an essential bit of kit in most people's holiday luggage. In Skopelos, like in all Mediterranean places exist ants, spiders, mosquitoes, midges, beetles, horseflies, hornets, sand-flies, gnats, ticks, bees and –the biggest nuisance– wasps, all of them serving useful ecological function.

What months are mosquitoes worse?

These insects are most active during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. They particularly like to be active during the evening hours and when it is humid outside. Mosquitoes can bite at any time of the day, but you and your family are at higher risk during these times.

Can you get ill from mosquito bites in Greece?

In Greece there are some mosquito species that can transmit certain diseases, if infected: West Nile virus, which is transmitted through the “house” common mosquitoes, is considered established in our country, and cases are recorded almost annually during the transmission season.

What time of year do mosquitoes come out in Greece?

He explains that in the temperate zone, where Greece belongs, active transmission is mainly in July, August and September. This is the epizootic phase, during which infected mosquitoes that have picked up the pathogen from birds will bite humans.

Why are there so many mosquitos in September?

If temperatures don't cool off at night between warm spells – as was the case this spring – then mosquitoes have ideal conditions to proliferate. Warmer temperatures also increase the number of bacteria found in puddles, which mosquitoes eat. And the warmer the temperature the faster they hatch.

What time of year is best to avoid mosquitoes?

On average, mosquitoes can survive between 50–80-degrees Fahrenheit. As they are cold-blooded, you'll find they are not active during the winter months! Cooler temperature makes mosquitoes inactive and could eventually kill them.

Are there mosquitoes in Greece now?

Generally speaking, there are mosquitos in Greece. The good thing is that they aren't everywhere. Expect to get bitten more times if you are next to a river, a stream or a swamp... They tend to be present at places with water.

Are there mosquitoes in Santorini in September?

We were planning to go at the end of September, which we read also still has mosquitoes. Yes, there are mosquitoes. No, not everyone gets bitten. No one can guarantee you won't.