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9 years ago
Through my continuing research on life in Belize I wonder about the experiences that those of you who have made the move have encountered. Any thing that I can learn to make the culture shock less shocking is appreciated!

A couple items in particular. Say I set the location as such...
Acreage near Hopkins and/or beach front in Placencia.
How are the pests really? I know that Mosquitos and sand flies are area and weather/seasonal dependant but what about the scorpions, giant spiders and occurances of bot fly larva? Do you see scorpions and rest around like we in the north see daddy long legs?
And, because I am not a fan of most chemicals, is thinking that these and other pests can be controlled with natural remedies unrealistic? I would much rather use lavender, Rosemary and peppermint on myself and plant them all around my house as a deterrent than use chemical powders or sprays!
Which leads me to my next thought...
Gardening...I read in another post here that
gardening may not be as carefree as one may assume due to all the critters that enjoy the 'harvest' before it can be harvested. Assuming we have good soil, good seed and co-operating weather conditions :) is it unrealistic to think that we can have an outdoor garden? Or would it have to be in a greenhouse of sorts to protect the food from being eaten?
How often have you encountered snakes, particularly the many poisonous ones? Or the poisonous frogs?
Any negative experiences with any particular birds?
Monkeys? Crocodiles?

Thanks,
~A

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