What can bite you in Barbados?

What can bite you in Barbados? Prevent bug bites Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Barbados. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine.

What is best currency to take to Barbados?

Credit cards and currency Many establishments will accept payments in US Dollars with change being given in local currency. However please note that smaller establishments, especially in country areas, may only accept BD Dollars. We suggest you take US$ or £GB and exchange them for local currency.

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.

What is the best mosquito repellent for Barbados?

OFF and Repel 100 work really well. Alternatively, you can purchase cintronella candles especially to keep the mosquitoes away at night when you're asleep. Definitely Boots Repel products. We used Avon Skin so Soft dry oil spray as well in December.

What should I avoid in Barbados?

avoid isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark. only use licensed taxis. take particular care at late night street parties, especially during the festival season. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery.

What insects do you get in Barbados?

Are there any poisonous creatures in Barbados?

Less well known are the cane toads, introduced to kill the cane beetle which destroyed the sugarcane crop in Barbados' early history. They are now an endangered species and exude a poisonous substance when threatened.

How do you keep mosquitoes from biting you in Barbados?

Insect Repellent As beautiful as Barbados is, we are pestered by the dreaded mosquito. To avoid those itchy bug bites we strongly recommend bringing or purchasing insect repellent. However, citronella also works just as well.

How bad are mosquitoes in Barbados?

Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.

Is DEET allowed in Barbados?

Insect repellent: Barbados is home to mosquitoes, and other biting insects that can carry diseases like dengue, zika, and Chikungunya. To avoid bites, bring insect repellent with DEET.