Golliwobbler said:
You have actually touched on the BIGGEST MYSTERY OF DISNEY for our family. How can WDW be in the middle of Insect Central (flatland, water laced Florida), and we never need insect repellent, and hardly ever even see an insect?!?
What do they put in the water and/or air down there?
Seriously, how is it possible? And what is the long term impact for frequent WDW goers like me?
So, answer to your question is absolutely not. But I'd love someone to tell me where the bugs went?
I'm sure Disney is on a fairly hefty insect spray regiment, especially when West Nile Virus is around. I do know we were being "eaten alive" by mosquitos while waiting for the boats at the dock at the WL one night! I think they also use lots of environmentally friendly
methods of pest control (ladybugs, insecticidal soaps, etc.) and I'm sure there's plenty of bats nested around to help too!
But around my house I have to say the lizards outside gobble up all sorts of creepy crawlies! I think I actually had more "bug" bugs around the house when I lived in Ohio!
I did find this info about Disney methods too:
With theme parks in California, Florida, Paris, Tokyo and one on the way in Hong Kong, Disney theme parks are some of the most scrutinized structures and grounds anywhere. So when it comes to grounds maintenance and other pest-management practices, the executives at Walt Disney World (WDW) realize that their every move is being watched. When you're being studied that carefully, there's little room for error. The grounds and pest managers at Disney decided some time ago that excellence was the only logical choice. So what does Disney do that sets their grounds crews apart?
Art Mathisen, a member of Walt Disney World Pest Management, ought to know. He is one of seven area managers in the 43-square-mile (that's twice the size of Manhattan) Disney complex. To accomplish all that needs to be done, WDW employs 112 technicians who fill up three different shifts.
Mathisen's approach to his job, and the role of all of Disney's technicians, is entirely consistent with Walt Disney's original concept for his first theme park in California. True to his California lifestyle, Disney envisioned that well-maintained horticultural plants would accentuate the park. Today, the varied, intensely managed horticulture of the resort property is an attraction itself.
Following the philosophy set by Dinsey, WDW managers work to follow practices that don't harm the environment. According to Mathisen, We opt for the least environmentally degrading choices as possible. If something stronger is needed, we go from there. Intensely managed horticulture requires pest control, there's no doubt about that. But according to Mathisen, taking the most environmentally integrated approach leaves options for long-term control. Disney Resorts releases millions of biorational control agents, including carnivorous insects. Scouting and integrated pest management are the everyday way of life at WDW. When biological controls and horticultural soaps don't do the job, then other pest control products are used.
Must be the mice. I was going to say, we never put insect repellent on when we are at WDW, but can't walk out our front door without it...... 
- 'xcept we really need rain!
After that I never got another one. So it is possible to get a bug bite so if you don't want to bring bug spray (I don't blame you, the smells of them always bother me) at least remember to bring some anti-itch cream. I have one, I believe it is band aid brand, and it works great.
