What are the smells that attract mosquitoes that bite you?
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It is known that there are people who are magnets to mosquitoes, but behind attracting these insects there are several completely scientific answers, in other words, it is not less luck.
In fact, there are several scents that attract mosquitoes, and when they bite your skin, they inject a small amount of their saliva into your bloodstream to help keep the blood flowing while they feed. The chemicals in the mosquito's mouth then cause swelling and itching.
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Female mosquitoes are the only ones that bite for blood to obtain the necessary nutrients and produce eggs.
AdBut what smells are the ones that attract mosquitoes? In fact, there are several.
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Your breath - The mosquito's olfactory organs are attuned to the smell of carbon dioxide, or CO2, that we produce every time we exhale. Mosquitoes from over 150 feet away can detect the exhalation that tells them there is potential prey to bite.
Smelly feet and socks – Mosquitoes are obsessed with the bacteria that dirty feet produce. Limburger cheese, which is made with the same bacteria found on our feet, will also attract biters, experts say.
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People with high concentrations of steroids or cholesterol on the surface of their skin attract mosquitoes, according to WebMD. That doesn't necessarily mean mosquitoes prey on people with higher overall cholesterol levels, but simply that they may be more efficient at processing cholesterol, the byproducts of which remain on the surface of the skin.
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Mosquitoes also target people who produce excessive amounts of certain acids, such as uric acid, explains entomologist John Edman, PhD, a spokesman for the Entomological Society of America.
Sweet odors- mosquitoes not only like foot odour, but are also attracted to fragrances with floral or fruity scents; such as perfumes, colognes, shampoo, sunscreen, creams, lotions, and even fabric softeners, so it is recommended not to use these products when going out on a picnic or walking on sidewalks. Also, lactic acid is very attractive to mosquitoes.
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Blood type- According to a 2004 study, people with type O blood were 83 percent more likely to attract mosquitoes than any other blood type.
Beer - The researchers found that people who had consumed beer were more attractive to mosquitoes than people who had not. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12083361/
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Body temperature: The higher your body temperature, the faster mosquitoes will find you. Once they get within a few feet, they can feel the heat and love to nest in warm conditions.
On the other hand, they hate the smell of garlic, basil, pepper and lemongrass. It is recommended that to avoid them use repellent, wear light colors because they are attracted to dark colors and be relaxed so as not to sweat.
