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To Allessandra, my host at Villa Baranzola in Montevarchi. She was so helpful. To my nurse friends who saw the photos on Facebook and sensibly suggested the bites looked infected and to get them checked out. To all three pharmacists who were so patient and concerned, and to the wonderful Doctor who saw me at short notice and got me sorted out properly! Here are some general facts and tips to help you cope with Mosquitoes in Italy as effectively as possible.

Unfortunately, they are found in most parts of Italy at certain times of the year. One of the many reasons I love living in Courmayeur in the Italian Alps is that they are rare at altitude. Above meters they are pretty much unheard of. So head for the mountains if you are looking to escape them. Products containing the chemical DEET are proven to be effective repellents for mosquitoes.

Ensure you follow the application instructions carefully and, providing you do not have a reaction, this is perfectly safe to use for adults and children. Some people do not want to use stronger chemicals like DEET, but there are no other products proven to be as effective.

Citronella can act as a repellent, but it is not as strong and has to be reapplied more often. Picardin is another chemical that is proven to be an effective repellent, so if there is no DEET products available, this is a good alternative option. Some people recommend eating garlic or taking vitamin B supplements, amongst other things, but there is no evidence to support their being effective.

Make sure that you cover up well, particularly at dawn and dusk. Light-coloured clothing may not be as attractive to mozzies, and if they are loose, this can help too. Avoid strongly scented fragrances and deodorants; these could prove to be an attractant to the little blighters.

Try to stay in accommodation that has mosquito screens on the doors and windows. Best, Roua. Thanks Roua! They seem to have gotten more aggressive in September and October over here. Congrats on your move and all the best! Hi thanks for the tips. We are looking to buy a holiday house in Italy. We spent a summer in Lucca so I know how bad it can be. You mentioned the coast being a problem.

I would have thought the sea breeze would help to lower the numbers. The Veneto region, being flat with lots of marshland, has a lot of mosquitoes. Perhaps some dry places in Puglia, Calabria or Sicily might have less mosquitoes, but they could come back easily during the rainy season. I have a small spray bottle and spray when mosquitoes are around.

They are definitely repelled by it. The one I use is free and has a picture of a mosquito inside a large turquoise circle. I do notice, if I play it on the loudest, my two little dogs and cat seem bothered by it, so I keep it low.

I went to Italy last year in August for two weeks and toured all over. What gorgeous countryside!! Peace, happiness and good luck to you and all travelers!! Thanks so much for all of these tips, Susie! I didnt know about the noise apps, but I will definitely check those out. More so than during the summer.

Thanks again! Excellent article and since we live on the island of Elba we suffer from vicious Mosquitos in the summer and can agree with all your comments. The mosquitos are very determined and persistent as you say.