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Does hawaii have mosquitoes?

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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. 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

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

Tropical, warm and humid all point to mosquitoes in Hawaii, yet few if any, of the guidebooks talk about them. Truth is there are several species of mosquito in Hawaii, two of which like to bite humans. read more

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