Yes. Sand flies and mosquitoes can be a nuisance in Roatan, especially on calm days with little wind and when conditions are damp. Preventative measures help, and a few simple habits go a long way.
In our experience, West Bay has fewer sand flies than many other areas of the island. Nearly all hotels there rake the sandy beach and pathways. Sand flies live and breed in the sand, and raking disturbs their habitat. This is our opinion and not a scientific study.
If you are especially prone to bites, use preventative measures any time you go outside, and reapply after you have been in the water.
Yes, they can be a nuisance, especially on calm days with little wind.
Fewer bites are more likely when it is windy and dry. April through August are typically the driest months.
In our experience West Bay has fewer sand flies than many other areas, partly because hotels rake the beach.
Yes. Reapply after you have been in the water.
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