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Question

I hear the mosquitos are as big as grapefruits..I wear hairspray and perfume...maybe I should go elsewhere???-trapsing thhru the rainforest in july with family of 3...Don't want to be a partypooper mom....help??any ideas??? from florida

Answer 1

~sigh~

No, you won&#039;t, just put some repellent on; it&#039;d be a good idea to wear muted colors (mosquitoes are attracted by bright colors)

Do not wear any perfume!

(Note: it&#039;s Costa RicA)

Answer 2

There are mosquitos, but they aren&#039;t that bad.  Just wear repellant.  And you might want to sacrafice the hairspray and perfume for the trip to help with deterring the mosquitos.  Get some repellant with a high percentage of Deet and you should be fine.  :-)

Do enjoy your trip!  It&#039;s the best country!

Answer 3

he he he... no you won&#039;t. the mosquitos here are smaller. but with some repellent they would go off. lots off people come here they they have a great time.

Answer 4

I&#039;ve traveled to Costa Rica since I was a toddler and I will be traveling there again the first week of July. As long as I can remember the mosquitoes bite me.  I  bring my own mosquito repellent (I prefer the one from Avon) and I sleep with a netted canopy over my bed when obtainable.  I would not use perfume but I think that baby powder should do the trick to help keep you feeling fresh.  I&#039;ve been to Orlando in July and I would say that the weather is similar to Costa Rica&#039;s. I don&#039;t think that you will need to use hairspray.  I personally keep my hair in a ponytail or use a plastic hairband.

Answer 5

I go to Costa Rica every year like I have for the last twelve years and have never been bitten by a mosquito!

Buy some repellant when you go, chill on the hairspray and perfume (just take a daily shower instead!).

Dress like you do in Florida they will know you are a tourist anyway!

Have a great time!  I am going there last week of next month!

Answer 6

Not so. There are mosquitos, yes, like anywhere else. July is during the rainy season so that does not help, but you are being ill-informed about the dangers. Swap hairspray and perfume for repelant...and enjoy. |It is a lovely part of the world.