While people have been passing along that old wive’s tale that mosquitos prefer certain people for their blood for generations, science suggests that the real reason has to do with the skin.
Yes, certain bacteria on human skin secrete chemicals that mosquitoes find especially attractive. And it turns out, we have control over the release of some of these chemicals. For example, if you exercise, sweat, or drink beer, you may be more susceptible to bites than others around you.
Watch the video below to learn more about what draws mosquitos to some of us over others.
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