Why do some people attract more mosquito bites?

Why do some people attract more mosquito bites?

Mosquitoes seem to prefer some people to others. With recent concerns about insect carrying diseases, like the Zika virus. West Nile virus, and malaria, avoiding mosquito bites is more important than ever. Have you ever walking next to someone while mosquitoes are biting you and noticed that no mosquitoes are attacking them? How can you disguise yourself to prevent mosquito bites?

How does a mosquito identify its targets?
The main way a mosquito identifies its target is by sensing chemical excretions from the body such as carbon dioxide and other excretions. People who excrete more …read more