Perhaps this is not where you think to go to get fashion advice.

As it pertains to mosquito protection, I would like to offer my rendition of What Not to Wear.  This is because just like humans, mosquitoes have their own tastes.  These preferences extend to the type of clothing you wear.  Now that we are in the throes of springtime, and summer is upon us, it is time to consider how to dress NOT to impress mosquitoes when you spend time outdoors this year.

Mosquito protection through clothing color choices.

First, we’ll talk about clothing color.  Recently, I wrote about how the Aedes aegypti mosquito prefers colors, such as red and orange.  Additionally, we know that wearing dark colors makes you a target for mosquitoes.  My first recommendation for what not to wear would be anything black, red, or orange.  This includes color combinations, such as floral patterns.

Clothing types that hamper mosquito protection.

There are a few things that make us more susceptible to mosquito bites as far as the cut of our clothing.  I’ll first say that clothing that leaves more skin exposed is much preferred to hungry female mosquitoes.  This includes shorts, skirts, and short sleeves.  If you are hiking, camping, or attending an outdoor event, know that the more skin that is exposed, the more likely you are to be bitten.  It would be silly to assume that we will not go outdoors with shorts, skirts, or tank tops this summer.  Be sure to try choosing a neutral or light color to make yourself less a target, and consider applying DEET or picaridin mosquito protection to your skin.

If you choose to wear pants, consider not only wearing a light color, but also pants that are not tight-fitting, such as skinny jeans or leggings.  This is because tight-fitting clothing can be bitten through by mosquitoes.  Additionally, mosquitoes are apt to bite through thin and loosely woven clothing.

Expand your wardrobe options with Pawtucket mosquito control.

It’s easy to see that not every wardrobe choice will fit into what will protect us from mosquitoes.  That is one great reason to hire a professional Pawtucket mosquito control company to keep your backyard protected against mosquitoes.  When you are outdoors away from home, consider at least protecting your skin with DEET or picaridin.  You additionally have the option to enjoy your favorite outdoor activity wearing clothing treated with mosquito repellent.  Optimum mosquito protection is better achieved with a multi-faceted approach.  The more protection you have, the better.