Mosquitoes are picky creatures — unsurprising if you’re the one always ducking for cover under a swarm of bloodsuckers while your friend remains unscathed. Good thing scientists are on the hunt to discover what makes certain people especially attractive to the tiny insects. Here are nine reasons they’ve come up with so far.

You Breathe

In many ways, no one is immune. The fact that humans breathe makes us all mosquito targets to varying degrees. More than 30 years ago, researchers discovered that carbon dioxide is one of the main reasons mosquitos seek us out. The insects will fly to higher concentrations of CO2 (i.e. - large groups of people at sporting events and backyard parties), then use other sights and smells to narrow down their target.

You’re Tall

Because larger people produce more carbon dioxide and more body heat, they’re naturally more attractive to mosquitoes. This is why, when in groups, adults usually get bitten more than children, and men are targeted more often than women.

You’re Pregnant

Along with swollen feet and morning sickness, pregnant women are also nearly twice as likely to get bitten than those who are not expecting, according to one international study. Two reasons: Pregnant women produce excess amounts of carbon dioxide and body heat.

You Exercise Regularly

During a workout, the body produces a chemical called lactic acid, which is released through sweat glands on the skin. And one German study confirmed that mosquitoes can detect and are attracted to lactic acid at close range.

Your Feet Stink

One study published in the journal PLOS ONE found that people with a higher abundance but lower diversity of bacteria on their feet are highly attractive to mosquitoes. The bacteria, which is pungent, is also found in Limburger cheese and is so effective at attracting mosquitoes, that scientists are using the cheese to trap and control the flies in Africa.

You’re Wearing Perfume

Mosquitoes suck the nectar of flowers for energy, so they’re attracted to floral scents. And certain floral odors are effective enough that researchers are figuring out how to use them to lure mosquitoes with their sweetness.

You’re Genetically Predisposed

Your genes are responsible for your body odor, so scientists are starting to test how genetic makeup could affect one’s susceptibility to mosquitoes. For example, one study published in the journal Infections, Genetics, and Evolution found that people with a particular HLA gene are more likely to be bitten.

You Drink Beer

Downing just one 12-ounce beer can increase the risk of being bitten, says the Journal of the American Mosquito Association, although it’s unclear why. Just make sure that backyard beer is worth it.

You Have O Blood Type

This one is debatable. Several studies, including the most recent published in the journal Experimental Parasitology, show that people with blood type O are more likely to get bitten. However Joseph M. Conlon, a technical adviser to the American Mosquito Control Association, has disputed some of the research, blaming “bad statistics.”

https://www.yahoo.com/health/9-reasons-youre-a-mosquito-magnet-91764600447.html

Give this a front page touch sir

babeface3: Give this a front page touch sir

All 9 reasons are debatable in my opinion.

Let me quickly ask my friend mosquitor, I wil b back.

No wonder

very true, I sure know mosquitoes are attracted to CO2
.. and blood group O

but I doubt the tall people part, I think it has to do with body mass than CO2

another thing I know for sure mosquitoes are attracted to black... so if you wear black clothing, it will attract them

I don't have any of these characters. But mosquitoes suck and bite the sweet nectar of my sleep

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I don't have any of these, yet mosquitoe still bite me every night

I disagree

I will conduct my own research.
Till then
still sleeping inside ma mosquito net

Choi! no wonder

Mosquito no de select...... Weda u de drink, or u tall, pregnant (etc) or not, he will still suck ur blood, if u doubt me come 2 onitsha or go benin

Mehn! The mosquito thing tire me. Very annoying creatures.

Ifa hear!!!!! As if those Mushin mosquitoes too dey picky...

Orisirisi..

Hmmmm. contunu wit d lies

jayseehe: very true

What's true?Were u among those who took part in d. Experiment ni?@Op:Ur thread got mi confused d more.

White and their research attitude. I just wish we African can start doing research in every aspect as well maybe this will help us a lot. Instead of us using 23 out of our 24 hours engaging in religious palava. Idle hand is devil workshop. Waiting for rockets from religious fanatics.

best way

disloman: What's true?Were u among those who took part in d. Experiment ni?@Op:Ur thread got mi confused d more.

true because I have heard most of them before

like mosquitoes being attracted to CO2 and the O blood group

i strongly agree with the last point (You Have O Blood Type

This one is debatable. Several studies, including the most recent published in the journal Experimental Parasitology, show that people with blood type O are more likely to get bitten. However Joseph M. Conlon, a technical adviser to the American Mosquito Control Association, has disputed some of the research, blaming “bad statistics.”
) it very true but for the rest hmmm i dont knw ooo

*You have plenty of life in your blood./you will live longer.
Mosquitoes are able to detect those who will live longer by smelling their life-filled blood. Knowing they won't live longer, they try to suck as much as possible to stay alive hoping to get more life from it.

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andy24: I don't have any of these characters. But mosquitoes suck and bite the sweet nectar of my sleep

nurez305:
I don't have any of these, yet mosquitoe still
bite me every night

It's because of you peoples mess, you both mess alot while sleeping & the smell of the mess attracts mosquito to you guys

andy24: I don't have any of these characters. But mosquitoes suck and bite the sweet nectar of my sleep

nurez305: I don't have any of these, yet mosquitoe still bite me every night

what don't you guys have my brothers?? The breathe or the adults??

KiV



#ResearchThings!

Wow
Now I understand.







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