Rumor Has It

Do you think you attract mosquitoes more so than the average person? Well, you may very well be right. It seems that certain people do attract mosquitoes more than others and are more apt to be bitten. In other words you will be their dinner! There is something else I did not know…male mosquitoes do not bite humans. Only female mosquitoes bite, as they need human blood to develop fertile eggs. Interesting!

As to who attracts mosquitoes, research has shown that people with high concentrations of cholesterol in their skin are more apt to be bitten. This is not to say that you have high cholesterol, but that you may be more efficent at processing cholesterol. High levels of uric acid also attract mosquitoes, as does the emission of carbon dioxide. People that are more prone to omit higher levels of carbon dioxide include pregnant women, those that are overweight, and those that are active or exerting themselves.

So, if you want to avoid those pesky mosquitoes at your next outdoor event it seems advisable to eat veggies with no butter, urinate frequently, and lay in your chaise lounge for the duration of the event. Sounds like fun, huh?

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