Minimisation of exposure to mosquitoes
Stringent measures to prevent mosquito contact reduce the risk of contracting malaria by ten fold.
They include:

• Minimise night time outside activities.
• Avoid dark coloured clothing as it attracts mosquitoes as do perfume, cologne & after-shave.
• Clothing to cover arms and legs in the evenings.  NB. It is common for mosquitoes to attack leg/ankle region.
• Use of mosquito repellents. The most effective mosquito repellent is (DEET). "Rid" or "Muskol". It is effective for 3 to 4 hours when applied to clothing or skin. It needs to be spread evenly and completely over all exposed skin. Repellents containing more than 20% DEET should be avoided in infants and young children. (see also Children's dosage for antimalarials). Untreated travellers in proximity to treated ones are more apt to be bitten.
• Mosiguards:- Ankle and wrist bands impregnated with DEET, mosquito nets impregnated with permethrin are available from TMVC, MASTA, camping stores and some chemists.
• DEET repellents should be kept well away from plastics, including cameras, as it will dissolve them