2006-07-16 02:30:28 · 11 answers · asked by That girl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I am one of those people. As I write this, there are at least 3 mosquitoes hovering about the room in which I'm sitting.
Firstly, it has nothing to do with the sweetness of one's blood--an old wive's tale just like all the rest. It has everything to do with the scent you give off. It is already well known that mosquitoes have an extremely keen sense of smell and now scientists are beginning to pinpoint the chemical or chemicals to which they are most attracted. You may have observed empirically how little or much you may be getting bitten in comparison with those around you. Masking your 'scent' helps to some extent. For about 15 minutes after a shower, I'm in the clear, but a little after that, they're back after me. Coils help, but emit some harmful toxins in the process. DEET is known to be carcinogenic at high levels and low concentration solutions aren't so effective. The best remedies are natural - for your body, there's lemon eucalyptus oil which is about as effective as low concentrations of DEET and then there are citronella candles, effective, but only cover a small area if you plan to use it outdoors. Also, if you can avoid scratching your bites, the irritation tends to go away very quickly. This is all from extensive personal experience and research. Good luck, my friend.
2006-07-20 20:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by spelunker 2 · 84⤊ 12⤋
Yep, it's mostly to do with potassium in the blood. If you don't want to get bitten, take up smoking or snuff, this will saturate you with nicotine and the little blood-suckers will tend to avoid you. (Nicotine is a natural pesticide...that's why various plants, including tobacco, produce it). On the other hand, tobacco isn't healthy, so maybe a bottle of Cutter's repellent is the way to go?
2006-07-16 04:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by stevenB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because of the fact of their blood group version and our physique temperature attracts the mosquitoes. additionally some everyone seems to be soft to mosquito bites by way of their immune reaction. in the event that they have form IV allergy the reactions for mosquito bites somewhat pronounced with the aid of the reddening, swelling etc.
2016-11-02 03:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mosquitos are attracted to certain scents. I get bitten by mosquitos like crazy while those around me may not. They are especially attracted to certain perfumes, especially floral ones.
2006-07-16 02:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by KM 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scientific answer= potassium in the blood stream... some people have a higher content of potassium in their blood... if you dont want to get bitten, dont eat bananas or drink OJ :)
2006-07-16 02:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Brad Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depends on body smell, but I'm not sure which ones they're more attracted to . . .
2006-07-16 02:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will generally find that the more sun tanned you get the less you will be bit.
2006-07-16 02:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by briangimma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their blood are too sweet than other people
2006-07-16 02:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by mailksmt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have sweeter blood.
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2006-07-16 02:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by ☆The-Siren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they r scared of chickengunniya
2006-07-16 02:34:38 · answer #10 · answered by neetusingh125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because somepeople could be allergic
2006-07-16 02:32:12 · answer #11 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋