Wear white to avoid being bitten

Star: How do you avoid mosquito bites?
Several websites recommend wearing light-colour clothes, besides the usual insect repellent.
Staying away from areas with a high mosquito population is a no-brainer, but avoiding the use of soap, shampoo and lotion with fragrance is a more helpful tip.
A deejay on the 988 Chinese radio station told listeners that mosquitoes prefer dim light and dark hues like blue and black.
“So change your dressing. Go for white,” he said, adding that it helps if you are clad in a long-sleeved top and long pants.
The deejay said mosquitoes are also attracted to body odour, so it is advisable to stay fresh and clean.
Mosquitoes also dislike reddish-orange tones, so having such light at home may keep them at bay.
A deejay who is a wannabe entomologist, one may think, but websites on mosquito information concur with his advice.
All these measures aside, the best bet is still to keep your premises free of mosquito breeding grounds.