Hey, Rob... I'm next door... in Columbia, so you know I know skeeters. BTW, I'll be heading over that way for some of the blues festival that first weekend next month... it's always a good time.
If you're truly
just going to the mailbox, jog... or run... it'll be something for the neighbors to notice and talk about.
If you're going to be outside longer, like to mow the yard or clean the gutters, I'm sure you can cover up with
some kind of commercially-available bug juice that will keep them away from you. You just need to find one that is strong enough... someone is bound to know. Maybe ask around at a sporting goods store... there is
something that will do the job.
And after working in this humidity, you know Miz Rob will certainly want you to shower before any serious hovering takes place, anyway.
Trust me... you won't be able to eliminate the little critters with technology and bats... or even purple martins.