In The Sherlock Society, why does Grandpa suggest that everyone wear long pants and long sleeves when going into the Everglades?

• A. Mozzies / Mosquitoes
• B. Heat
• C. Sun glare
• D. Rain

Answer: (A)

The main idea is protecting skin from insect bites. In the Everglades, mosquitoes are plentiful and bite quickly as you move through tall grasses and wet areas. Wearing long pants and long sleeves creates a protective barrier that keeps skin covered, greatly reducing the chance of getting bitten and the irritation or illness that can come with bites. While heat, sun glare, and rain are worth considering, they don’t address the most immediate and pervasive risk in that environment as effectively as wrapping up to block mosquitoes.