After years of research scientists have determined why some people attract more than their fair share of mosquitoes. Some of the things that make you more tasty are the amount of CO2 you give off, the more the merrier as far as they're concerned. Next on the list is lactic acid (so exercise is out), body heat, drinking alcohol, or being pregnant. They are also attracted to dark clothing, though not in the fashion sense, dark clothes just make it easier for them find you. Some of those things you can control but not all of them, the last thing on the list is controversial but several studies showed mosquitoes prefer type O blood as it gives off antigens that the little critters find appetizing. As if all that isn't enough to put a person off of mosquitoes they also carry diseases they can pass on to their prey.
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