I've read studies show that mosquitoes are actually attracted to darker clothes, and less likely to be attracted to brightly colored clothing, especially yellow.
-The smell of wild leeks repel mosquitoes.
-An old instructor of mine in the U.S. Special Forces once told me eating a couple match heads putting sulfur in your blood stream deters insects of all kinds.
-The same instructor said he had also heard putting a dryer sheet or two in your back pocket works as well. Though I've never tested it myself.
-Burning Sage and rosemary smoke turns mosquitoes off so burn this herbal combination over coals. Marigolds, chrysanthemums, asters, and pyrethrum daisies all repel insects. As well as juniper brush.
Good luck!
There are specially treated clothes that you can buy, or you can get some permethrin and treat your own gear.
Permethrin Premium Insect Repellent Sawyer
Apparently there are special clothes that are designed to repel insects: http://www.insectshield.com/work/Casual-Wear-C18.aspx
Cloth treated with insect
repellency offers a long lasting protection against mosquitos and unlike the
traditional repellent, the repellency is near your skin not on it which
alleviate concerns about skin diseases caused by long term use of the
traditional insect repellent.
Insect repellent is not
an advised solution in these cases. It's less effective and much more expensive
than a mosquito net and can also cause health risks with long term use.
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