Your Body Chemistry Attracts Them

Mosquitoes are incredibly sensitive to certain chemicals and scents your body gives off.

These include…

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) – You exhale it, and mosquitoes can detect it from over 150 feet away.

• Lactic acid – Produced when you sweat or exercise.

• Ammonia & uric acid – Found in sweat & skin secretions.

• Body odor – Bacteria on your skin breaks down sweat and can create smells mosquitoes love.

The combination of your sweat, breath, & body scent can make you especially attractive to mosquitoes.

You Have a Higher Body Temperature

People with warmer skin or who are more active tend to attract more bites. Mosquitoes are drawn to heat, so if you’re exercising, sunbathing, or even just naturally run warmer, you’re more likely to get bitten.

Your Blood Type Might Be a Factor

Research has shown that mosquitoes prefer people with Type O blood over other blood types. People with Type A tend to get bitten the least. While you can’t change your blood type, it’s an interesting piece of the puzzle.

You Wear Dark Clothing

Believe it or not, mosquitoes are visual hunters. Wearing dark colors like black, navy, or red can make you easier to spot especially in the early morning or late evening when they’re most active.

You’re in the Wrong Place at the Right Time

Mosquitoes thrive in…

• Humid areas

• Standing water (puddles, bird baths, plant trays)

• Early morning and dusk hours

If you’re outside during these times or live near water sources, bites are almost inevitable unless you’re protected.

You’re Not Using Protection

Sometimes, the reason mosquitoes keep biting you is simple, you’re not using enough repellent. DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus are proven to repel mosquitoes when applied properly. Also, consider…

• Mosquito-repelling clothing

• Fans (they hate wind)

• Nets or screens on windows and patios