amelie

Just curious if they exist here (we are going in a week). I get bad reactions to mosquito bites here in Ohio.

Thanks.

persimmondeb

I would double check with a local, but I'd be really surprised if they were a problem, as it's so dry. They need standing water to breed in, and I would think that most of the time it evaporates before they get a chance to.

Dukey

I have yet to see a mosquito in Las Vegas.

I have also yet to see someone who gets "bad reactions" not traveling with the proper precautions, either.

Stephie

Been there three times and never seen/been bitten by one. It's true, it's too dry and hot. Relax.

bugswife1

Been there 7 or 8 times--Jan, Aug, Sept, all times of year. Have never seen one single mosquito. Not even near Lake Mead.

NewbE

Nope. Nothing like Ohio. You'll be fine.

amelie

I thought it would be too dry, thanks!

Debi

The mosquitos went away a while ago when they lost all their money and were banned from Vegas.....

NewbE

One thing I loved about living in the desert (AZ, not NV) was, no flying biting insects. Well, bees, I guess, and wasps, but we have those in FL, too, PLUS the blasted mosquitoes and no-see-ums. Grumble grumble.

sarge56

Yep, I agree. Been to Vegas all times of year and never seen any of the little buggers! WooHoo!!!

amelie

ooh no bees, that's another plus.

bashfulLV

Well, I hate to burst everyone's bubble - I've lived here in Sin City for over 13 years and I thought the same as you all - no mosquitos in Las Vegas. WRONG. They are here. You can buy citronella candles at Walmart for the patio to keep them at bay. We have LOTS of water throughout the valley with all the growth in the recent years and there are planty of breeding areas for them. Sorry, but yes, there are mosquitos here like everywhere else.

casey_reed84

yes there are mosquitos just like every other place on the planet.

amelie

Thanks bashfulLV, then I will pack my OFF individually wrapped wipes that I bought today, just in case.

bkluvsNola

There are mosquitoes in Vegas, but they are not native to the region, just like almost everybody there

SiteC_er

No, but watch out for the prostitutes!

FainaAgain

Author: bashfulLV
Date: 06/12/2008, 02:47 pm
Well, I hate to burst everyone's bubble - I've lived here in Sin City for over 13 years and I thought the same as you all - no mosquitos in Las Vegas. WRONG. They are here.

Where do you think the official Alaskan birds - mosquitoes - spend the winter?

Bill_H

Well, I wasn't going to say anything since we're in PHX, even when AZ was mentioned in this post ... One thing I loved about living in the desert (AZ, not NV) was, no flying biting insects. ... but when BashfulLV says Well, I hate to burst everyone's bubble - I've lived here in Sin City for over 13 years and I thought the same as you all - no mosquitos in Las Vegas. WRONG ... then I guess I will back him or her up ...

There are a few mosquitos in the desert areas and in Arizona there have been several cases of West Nile disease caused by mosquitos since 2003 ... you can read details here ... http://www.westnileaz.com/ ...

Having said that, I have yet to see one in Phoenix, but they are supposedly increasing because of so many untended "green pools" in homes abandoned during this latest housing debacle.

So they are out there and some carry potentially deadly diseases, but it's not common to see them in most tourist areas ...

Bill

amelie

Got home from Vegas yesterday, never saw one or any flying bug at all. Maybe it was too HOT. Yikes.