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Repellents for skin are the only way to protect yourself against insect bites.

• True
• False

A vaccine against malaria currently exists.

• True
• False

In tropical zones it is preferable to wear:

• Clothing with short sleeves and in pale colours
• Clothing with short sleeves and in dark colours
• Clothing with long sleeves and in pale colours

Of the following answers, which is not an effective method of protection?

• Eliminating larval nesting sites
• Sleeping under a mosquito net
• Imitating the sound of the male mosquito

In tropical zones, is it necessary to apply a product to protect clothing?

• Yes
• No

In a country at risk of diseases, repellents should be applied:

• To the whole body, including the face
• To all exposed body parts, including the face
• To all exposed body parts, including the face, and to all body parts that might be exposed when moving

Currently in Europe, there is no risk of serious diseases carried by mosquitoes.

• True
• False

When should I reapply repellents?

• Every time I take a shower or bath
• Whenever I feel like it
• Neither of the above

Repellents for skin are considered insecticides.

• True
• False

Products for clothing, which contain pyrethroids, can also be applied to the body.

• True
• False

Your insect repellent should be chosen based on:

• Price
• Your destination and your needs
• Your destination only

What type of product is it preferable to use when travelling to a tropical or high-risk area?

• Products containing essential oils
• Synthetic repellents

How should you protect children under the age of 3 months from insect bites?

• By applying repellents
• With a mosquito net for the cradle
• With a mosquito net for the cradle and by spraying the baby

There is no active substance that is suitable for pregnant women.

• True
• False

Repellents

• True
• False