5. Book Hotels with Air-Conditioning
When planning your itinerary, make sure you choose hotels that provide air-conditioning and screens for the doors. At the very least, they should offer you a mosquito net. Mosquitoes can’t thrive in a closed environment, so selecting a hotel with air-con reduces your risk of mosquito bites.
Try to avoid booking hotels near large lakes or ponds. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant and still water, such as old swimming pools that are no longer working. If you book your room next to a non-functional water feature, you can expect thousands of mosquitoes to greet you on your return to your accommodation in the evening.
If you’re staying in less than stellar accommodations – such as a backpackers or traveler lodge, take a walk around the property and overturn anything collecting water – such as old tires. Make sure that you keep the door to your room closed at all times to prevent mosquitoes from entering.