i live in south florida and i think you either need to wear long sleeve shirts and pants or wear insect repellent. i know the mosquitos are attracted to colors also. dont remember but i think attracted to white colors so need to wear dark. check out everglades natl park. the govt tests their repellent there. its horrid in the summer months nothing one can do other than cover up. good luck because i know how miserable it can be!!
i can burn as many citronella candles and those thermacell devices. none work down here, at least not enough(no difference).