So inspiring

Those with large nose,hope una dey hear o

Franchise21: I'm used to both cities. Buh I tell u "Lagos has it in abundance"

bros,,,,, e b like say u de 4 one village for,, bcus no mosquito 4 lagos city

Olaooni88: No wonder they(mosquitos) are always Seeking u day&night bah..? Lol

yes, am very tall and have O blood, they always bite me like craze bt they dnt bite my kids n hubby that much. Lol

jayseehe: 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

So mosquitoes can see and identify colours at night?

@ topic...i am addicted to beer which explains why they flock around me, but they duck and get drunk almost always. I have higher alchohol system in my body than blood. LOL

Katier00: No wonder

horn before overtaking bros.
No wonder!!

Hmmm. Lovely article.... I don learn new things

Hamsaini: horn before overtaking bros.
No wonder!!

I dnt get u

I also want to believe that those with high pcv attract mosquito.

Mosquitoes are attracted to sweat.

[size=18pt]Am cool with d biting but, d music Na Na Na!!! So off key[/size]

babeface3: 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

mosquito and liquor go together... Interesting!

nice topic, but wat about some insecticides dat smell like perfume?

Mosquitoes seeking Africans out because of smelling bodies! There is need to clean up the slummy nature of the surroundings in Nigeria. Sh*t!

I DON'T KNOW WHY NIGERIANS LIKE DIRTY ENVIRONMENT. Jeez!

Are bees the same?

When I was a kid, I disturbed a beehive with some of my little friends, and guess what? I was the only one who wasn't stung repeatedly in the madness that followed. Ever since then, I've noticed them (the bees) just hovering around me. It's quite unusual. I even stopped wearing fragrances for a bit, thinking it was the reason, but nothing. Oh well. It'll bee alright.

Oyinbo dem with all their yeye research sef. Well may b na d mosquito wey dey their side dem dey tall cos d one here in ajegunle dey even suck my cat.

From the entomologist point of view, large body mass does attract mosquito.
Also, the thing about the blood group O is debatable. Mosquitoes can't tell one blood grp from anoda. However, there are protective factors even when bitten. These include-
#Infants less than 6 months.
#AS hemoglobin genotype....@ they don't suffer the severe form.
#Africans especially in the tropics-- we've got the Duffy antigens and are saved from the vivax specie of mosquito. Moreover, we're in endemic area and as such, can't suffer the severe form of malaria since our immune system has been equiped via exposure to mosquito from child birth.
#Those lacking G-6-P-D enzyme.
Therefore, the blood group O thing 'may' just be a protective factor.
Malaria could be worst in the following group-
#Infants greater than 6 months because the maternal immunity must have waned by then.
#SS genotype.
#White race.
#Pregnant women.

It is not the smelly body that attracts mosquito, its rather a deduction that once you smelly, you'll likely have a dirty environment.

Nobleval:

mosquito go soon enter ya mouth

Sarimah: mosquito go soon enter ya mouth

I reject that IJN.

scanp: bros,,,,, e b like say u de 4 one village for,, bcus no mosquito 4 lagos city

Get ur facts right

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

That's why they need your blood-to continue to annoy u

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

u cute,@ topic dose creatures r so annoying sometimes I just ignore em,same goes for houseflies,swift,sensitive n very annoying....I wonder why they were created in d first place

Mayydayy: taaa!!ahdonbelifit.
if mosquitoe truely like carbondioide why them no dey bite tree abi human being produce CO2 pass tree.
give me another story.biko

Wetin you get for Integrated Science for Junior Secondary?