Insect Protection Strategies

The video discusses the challenges of using insect repellent while filming insects, emphasizing the need for awareness among those involved. It provides tips to reduce mosquito bites by keeping the skin cool and wearing protective clothing like long trousers and sleeves, especially in rainforests.

Why is it not advisable to use insect repellent when filming insects?

• It interferes with the filming equipment.

• It can harm the insects.

• It attracts more insects.

• It is ineffective in a swarm.

What is one method to make it harder for mosquitoes to find you?

• Wearing bright colors

• Keeping your skin cool

• Using scented lotions

• Eating spicy food

How does wearing rubber boots help when working with insects?

• It makes you invisible to insects.

• It reduces carbon dioxide exhalation.

• It prevents insect bites on the feet.

• It keeps your feet dry.

What is a benefit of keeping your skin cool in a mosquito-prone area?

• It reduces the number of mosquito bites.

• It helps you blend in with the environment.

• It increases your body temperature.

• It makes you more attractive to insects.

What is a recommended clothing choice to protect against insect bites?

• Shorts and a tank top

• Long trousers and sleeves

• A swimsuit

• A wool sweater

Why might the average rainforest not be as daunting as it seems?

• It has fewer insects than expected.

• It is less humid than a desert.

• It is cooler than other environments.

• It is not as dense as a jungle.