What is a recommended personal hygiene method for protection against disease-bearing insects?

Keeping your uniform and body as clean as possible is essential for protection against disease-bearing insects. Good personal hygiene minimizes the likelihood of attracting insects that are drawn to body odors and sweat. When individuals maintain cleanliness, they reduce the presence of skin oils and bacteria that can attract pests. Moreover, clean clothing is less likely to harbor ticks, fleas, and other insects compared to dirty, unwashed garments.

In contrast, heavily perfumed products may actually attract certain insects rather than repel them. Limiting exposure to daytime may reduce encounters with some insects, but many pests are active during various times of the day, particularly dawn and dusk. Using bright clothing can be a factor in visibility but doesn’t directly correlate with making a person more or less attractive to disease-bearing insects. Thus, maintaining personal hygiene stands out as the most effective recommendation for protection against these threats.