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 barbies
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Hello,

I heard that dengue fever has been a slight problem this year with a couple of cases. I had planned on taking bug repellent but is it allowed to use a spray around the villa while i am there as well. I have a spray we use on our back yard to ward off the bugs when we sit outside,

that works really well on those pecky flying mosquito's, but didn't know if there are restrictions on using that on STJ. Anyone know"? the spray only lasts for couple of hours, so it is not a long acting bug spay.

Barbie

 
Posted : April 22, 2010 7:07 am
 pamela
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Barbies,

I don't know but cannot imagine why it would be. Might want to ask your rental agent. Also, mosquito coils work well.

Pamela

 
Posted : April 22, 2010 7:20 am
 barbies
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Thanks Pam,

I will ask the rental agent as you suggested.

Barbie

 
Posted : April 22, 2010 9:22 am
 STT Resident
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The coils work OK but I prefer the "OFF" lanterns. Dengue isn't unusual here but there's never been an outright epidemic as far as I recall - a few cases a year is the norm. Enjoy a great vacation!

 
Posted : April 22, 2010 9:45 am
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