After a mountain hike you discover that your body is covered with itchy red bites from mosquitoes. Your best friend, who went with you remains blissfully unbitten by the little devils!
I am sure some version of this has happened to you.
And there’s a reason behind why some people are bitten more by mosquitoes than others.
1. Mosquitoes Can Smell Actually Blood Type, and Type O Is their Absolute Favorite!
Mosquitoes find certain blood types delectable.
People with type O blood are twice as likely to be bitten by mosquitoes than people with type A blood.
People with type O blood are twice as likely to be bitten by mosquitoes than people with type A blood.
2. Mosquitoes prefer adult blood rather than kids'!
Adults get bitten more than kids. This is because the mosquitoes locate their mark by smelling the carbon dioxide exhaled through the breath.
Obviously, adults exhale more CO2 than kids and so get bitten more.
Obviously, adults exhale more CO2 than kids and so get bitten more.
3.People with an active lifestyle are likelier to be bitten by mosquitoes.
Exercise produces sweat which comprises of various chemicals which attract these pests.
Mosquitoes are also attracted to people with higher body temperatures.
Working out does that too for the body.
4. Wearing certain colors can make you a "softer" or easier target for mosquitoes.
Wearing dark colors such as black, red, dark blue, etc., make you stand out clearly for the mosquitoes. We have been hearing forever about how black attracts mosquitoes. In reality, it’s not just black - mosquitoes find it easy to locate dark colors.
5. Genetics determine how likely it is for a mosquito to bite a person.
It can be the person’s metabolism, body odor or the ability to release chemicals that act as natural repellents. In all, the overall genetics heighten or lessen your chances of getting bitten by a mosquito.
