Have you ever noticed that mosquitoes tend to bite some people more than others? This is often due to certain scents and several other factors that draw mosquitoes toward them. Here are a few reasons why some people attract more mosquitoes than others. Tap to read!
Blood Type
Blood type plays a significant role, as people with type O blood attract more mosquitoes than those with blood type A, AB, or B.
Pregnant Women
Pregnant women tend to sweat and exhale more carbon dioxide (CO2), which attracts more mosquitoes to them.
Body Heat
Mosquitoes have the ability to locate heavy sweating and body heat easily, which attracts them towards us.
Sweat
Our sweat releases chemicals, such as lactic acid, uric acid, and ammonia, which cause body odour and attract mosquitoes to us.
Alcohol Consumption
Drinking alcohol can raise body temperature and cause excessive sweating, which alters the body scent and attracts mosquitoes.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, pregnant women, people who exhale more carbon dioxide, and others, are more likely to attract mosquitoes.