Clothing and Mosquitoes

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Can clothing help prevent mosquito bites?

Clothing and Mosquitoes

* Chemicals and devices aren't the only effective mosquito prevention options.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, clothing can be helpful in mosquito bite prevention. Some helpful clothing facts include:

• Dressing in long sleeves and pants can effectively deter mosquitoes
• Light-colored clothing is less attractive to mosquitoes than darker colors
• A full-brimmed hat can help protect the head and neck

   

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