Are there mosquitoes in hawaii?

Yes, all of the Hawaiian islands have mosquitoes. They were most likely introduced from bilge water carried in whaling ships in the early 19th century. Aedes aegypti is one of the most common species noted by black and white spots. It is very invasive and found on all islands. read more

Wetter windward areas of the islands–such as Hilo on Hawaii island, Hana on Maui and Hanalei on Kauai–have more mosquitoes because there is a lot more rain, which leaves standing water in pots, buckets, gutters, old tires, and even potholes in streets where the bugs breed. read more

8. Mosquitoes OK, OK, mosquitoes do exist in Hawaii, but compared with many other tropical destinations, mosquitoes are amazingly absent here. While you may get bites while hiking near a river or when the trade winds die down, Hawaii's strong breezes make beach-side, sunset enjoyment largely hassle-free. read more

Mosquito's really aren't a "problem" here but they do exist!! They don't hang around Waikiki but are in the lush tropical settings you will find around the island. Manoa Falls for example, if you want to hike up there, put the repellent on. If just hanging around all the beautiful beaches, there will be no need. read more