I have heard that wet soil harbors this bug, but you also have less dust, so I myself would prefer wet.

Working around fruits and vegetables that you have nurtured is good for the soul and brings happiness. You just need to take those precautions. I wear disposable nylon gloves under garden gloves because the palm side of the gloves is rubber, while the back hand side is more cloth. I rinse my gloves under the faucet when I remove them, and my hands stay clean and dry. I just discard the disposable gloves. It also keeps me from getting soil under my nails. Even then, I seriously wash my hands afterwards and launder everything.