What kind of personal protective measures can reduce mosquito exposure?

Staying indoors during peak mosquito hours and using screens is a highly effective approach to reducing mosquito exposure. Mosquitoes are most active during dawn and dusk, so limiting outdoor activities during these times minimizes the chance of encountering them. Additionally, using screens on windows and doors provides a physical barrier, preventing mosquitoes from entering living spaces while still allowing ventilation and natural light. This combination of behavioral adjustment and protective physical barriers creates a safer environment, particularly in areas where mosquito populations are high.

Chemical repellents serve as another valid strategy but are not the only means of protection. Building fences may offer some benefits for privacy or protection from other animals, but is not a practical measure against mosquitoes. Similarly, using bright lights outside can actually attract certain species of mosquitoes rather than repel them. Therefore, relying on peak hour avoidance and physical barriers like screens represents a straightforward and effective method to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.