{"id":1204,"date":"2020-06-01T00:45:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T00:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2020-06-01T00:47:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T00:47:04","slug":"why-do-mosquitoes-bite-some-people-more-than-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/why-do-mosquitoes-bite-some-people-more-than-others\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you find yourself swatting and scratching while the rest\nof your family is relaxing peacefully by the pool? Is your blood really\nsweeter? What is it that mosquitoes find so appetizing in some individuals? The\nSkin Wellness Physicians team in\nMarco Island<\/a> and Naples invites you to dive into what attracts mosquitoes\nin the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most creatures, mosquitoes rely heavily on sight and\nsmell to find their next meal. From a distance, mosquitoes track dark, moving\nobjects. Therefore, it is best to avoid wearing dark clothing. The more you\nmove, the more you stand out. So that swatting you think is batting the bugs\naway is actually attracting more of a crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond visual cues, mosquitoes use their keen sense of smell\nto direct them to their next meal. Carbon dioxide emitted with each exhale\nattracts mosquitoes from more than 150 feet away. Larger individuals or those\nwho are exercising tend to emit more carbon dioxide than others, making them a\ntastier target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides carbon dioxide, humans secrete hundreds of other\ncompounds in both their breath and sweat that mosquitoes are either attracted\nto or repelled by. The more widely documented of these compounds that\nmosquitoes are attracted to are ammonia, lactic acid, and uric acid. Whether or\nnot you are an \u201cover-secreter\u201d of these substances is largely genetically\ndetermined, although strenuous activity and exercise can cause you to secrete\nmore of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research also suggests that blood type plays a role in how\nappetizing you are. A few studies found that mosquitoes landed on individuals\nwith Type O blood more often those without Type O blood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can\u2019t change your blood type, you can control your\nblood alcohol level. Research indicates that you are more attractive after just\none beer\u2014more attractive to mosquitoes<\/em>,\nthat is. So if you are generally a magnet for bugs, opt for iced tea rather\nthan cracking open a beer at your next BBQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite your best efforts to blend in with your\nsurroundings, stay still, stay sober, and keep breathing to a minimum, the mosquitoes\nwill still find you. These pests aren\u2019t nicknamed the \u201cFlorida State Bird\u201d for\nno reason. If you plan on enjoying outdoor activities this summer, dress\nappropriately, but also have repellent with DEET on hand. If you do get bit,\ncold compresses, antihistamines, and hydrocortisone cream can help alleviate\nthe itching. For\nadditional information, contact us!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you find yourself swatting and scratching while the rest of your family is relaxing peacefully by the pool? Is your blood really sweeter? What is it that mosquitoes find so appetizing in some individuals? The Skin Wellness Physicians team in Marco Island and Naples invites you to dive into what attracts mosquitoes in the … <\/p>\n

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