Beware.. 5 reasons that attract mosquitoes to you like a magnet

2024-06-11 2024-06-11T11:29:52Z
ندى ماهر عبدربه
ندى ماهر عبدربه
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<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - Despite the common belief that mosquitoes bite the closest person they encounter, this is not the case, according to the “Care 2” website, which specializes in public health. Research has shown that mosquitoes are highly selective in choosing their victims, and there are several factors that make some people more... Prone to mosquito bites compared to others.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 5 reasons why mosquitoes attract you like a magnet</h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Your genetic origins</strong></li></ul><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 85% of your attraction to mosquitoes is based on your genetics.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Genes can&#39;t be changed, but knowledge can help you reduce your attraction to mosquitoes.</li></ol><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Bacteria on the skin</strong></li></ul><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Bacteria determine your body odor.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mosquitoes are attracted to some bacterial odors more than others.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> An increase in certain bacteria on the skin may attract more mosquitoes.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Some mosquitoes prefer different odors from body parts such as the feet, hands, groin, and armpits.</li></ol><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>blood type</strong></li></ul><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mosquitoes prefer blood type O.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> People with blood type B come in next.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> People with type A blood are less attracted to mosquitoes.</li></ol><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Carbon Dioxide</strong></li></ul><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mosquitoes are attracted to exhaled carbon dioxide.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> People who are larger or who produce more carbon dioxide are more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Using a fan can help disperse carbon dioxide.</li></ol><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Lactic acid and sweat</strong></li></ul><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lactic acid in sweat attracts mosquitoes.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sweat that remains on the body for a day or two attracts more mosquitoes.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Showering after periods of exertion and sweating helps reduce attracting mosquitoes. </li></ol><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%B0%D8%B1..%205%20%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8%20%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%B0%D8%A8%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%B6%20%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%83%20%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%B3.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Favorite places for mosquitoes to bite</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mosquitoes bite places where blood is closest to the surface such as the forehead, elbows, wrists, and neck and physical activity increases body heat, which attracts more mosquitoes.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Pregnant women: Pregnant women are exposed to more mosquito bites, perhaps due to increased carbon dioxide and higher body temperature.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Arm yourself with this information to prepare yourself for your next outdoor adventure and avoid annoying mosquito bites.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%84%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AA... not approach it.. A button doubles the electricity consumption on the air conditioning remote</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%B1... Corona measures an invention? Fauci confessed and the world was shocked</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.alarabiya.net/medicine-and-health/2017/07/25/6-%D8%A3%D8%B3%...

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