Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More?
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19 July 2024
Mosquitoes are attracted to certain people more than others due to a mix of factors
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1. Mosquitoes are drawn to the carbon dioxide we exhale. People who exhale more, like larger individuals or those who are active, might attract more mosquitoes
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2. Mosquitoes are attracted to body heat and sweat. If you're warmer or sweat more, you might be more appealing to them
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3. The types and amounts of bacteria on your skin can influence how attractive you are to mosquitoes. Some bacteria produce odours that mosquitoes find appealing
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4. People with Type O blood tend to attract more mosquitoes than those with other blood types
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5. Your genetic makeup affects the amount of certain chemicals you produce in sweat and skin, which can influence mosquito attraction
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6. Pregnant women exhale more carbon dioxide and have higher body temperatures, which can make them more attractive to mosquitoes
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7. Dark colours like black and navy blue are more attractive to mosquitoes than lighter colours
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8. Drinking alcohol can increase your attractiveness to mosquitoes, possibly due to changes in body temperature and sweat composition
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Adjusting some of these factors, like wearing light-colored clothing and using repellent, can help reduce mosquito bites
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