I have never had a mesquito "bite" and I'm in my 40's. They don't even seem to be interested in me while others are eaten alive.
2006-06-16 10:17:39 · 9 answers · asked by rikv77 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Maybe you're not very tasty!!
Why are some people more attractive to mosquitoes then others? Scientists are still investigating the complexities involved with mosquito host acceptance and rejection. Some people are highly attractive to mosquitoes and others are rarely bothered. Mosquitoes have specific requirements to satisfy and process many different factors before they feed. Many of the mosquito's physiological demands are poorly understood and many of the processes they use to evaluate potential blood meal hosts remain a mystery. Female mosquitoes use the CO2 we exhale as their primary cue to our location. A host seeking mosquito is guided to our skin by following the slip stream of CO2 that exudes from our breath. Once they have landed, they rely on a number of short range attractants to determine if we are an acceptable blood meal host. Folic acid is one chemical that appears to be particularly important. Fragrances from hair sprays, perfumes, deodorants and soap can cover these chemical cues. They can also function to either enhance or repel the host seeking drive. Dark colors capture heat and make most people more attractive to mosquitoes. Light colors refract heat and are generally less attractive. Detergents, fabric softeners, perfumes and body odor can counteract the effects of color. In most cases, only the mosquito knows why one person is more attractive than another.
2006-06-16 10:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it really depends what kind of mesquito lands on you. only the female mesquito bites but not the males. so i maybe female mesquito's are never around you.
2006-06-16 10:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by jerry lights up my life!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body chemistry and blood affect the attraction of the insect.
2006-06-16 10:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are just sweeter smelling than others. Mosquitos like sweet aromas. You are so lucky not to have a problem with them. They sure like me...
2006-06-16 10:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Clara Isabella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the beginning never itch your bits... that makes them very last more.. or a minimum of they very last more at the same time as itch them.... in case you ex them out with your nails that works... or you ought to attempt urgent on the chew with a dime or rubbing some alo oo it
2016-10-14 05:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to do with the blood sugar level and hormones
2006-06-16 10:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by intal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
food you eat affect whether you are bitten or not.
2006-06-16 10:20:55 · answer #7 · answered by designer401 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They eat me up!!!
2006-06-16 10:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mary Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they stay away from them.
2006-06-16 10:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by as_i_lay_dying2392 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋