Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me More than Others? What Attracts Mosquitoes to Humans in Ocala, FL & What Repels Them?

The summer is coming and the weather is going to warm up. The warm temperatures give the perfect scenario for the summer flying insects to come out. These pests include bees, wasps, hornets and even mosquitoes. One of these pests that people are fearful of is the mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are known to carry diseases that can affect the person that is bitten. Some of the diseases are well known but a newer disease that has people fearful is the Zika Virus. This virus can be treated but it has some major repercussions for a soon to be mother. The mother can send the virus on to a child which causes microcephaly. That is when the child’s head is smaller than it should be. With the fear of possible mosquito bites around you and your family it is important to know what attracts them. The best color to wear is white or very light colors since they are normally attracted to dark colors. That is not the only thing that could be attracting mosquitoes around you.

Pest 911 List What Scents Could Be Attracting Mosquitoes

Your Breathing Can Attract Mosquitoes: If you are reading this right now you are breathing. This can be what causes mosquitoes to be attracted to you. There really isn’t anything you can do about your breathing so just being aware that this can attract them is a good idea. When you exhale your air you are also releasing carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide will come out and is actually visible as well as have a scent that is attractive to mosquitoes. The more you are exhaling the more likely it will be that you will attract them. Be sure to pace your breathing and when you see lots of mosquitoes around try and keep your breathing down.
Your Blood Type Could Draw Mosquitoes to You: Have you ever been out with friends and the next day realize that one of you has way more mosquito bites than the others. There is a good explanation for that. The type of blood that you have has its very own smell. Between the four main types of blood that exist there is one type that attracts mosquitoes while one in particular seem to repel them. You can’t do anything about your blood type but knowing is half the battle. If you are type O blood you are likely to be targeted by mosquitoes where if you are a type A blood mosquitoes tend to leave you alone.
Your Perfume or Body Lotion Can Attract Mosquitoes: This is something that you can control. If you know that you will bne outdoors in the dusk and there is the potential for mosquitoes you want to watch what you wear. The scent that comes from cologne, perfume, lotions and body wash can easily mimic the smell of flowers. The fragrance is enough to attract mosquitoes and make you a target. Use unscented lotions and body washes whenever possible.

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