2007-03-28 05:37:07 · 5 answers · asked by Jeree B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The females of blood sucking species locate their victims primarily through scent. They are extremely sensitive to the carbon dioxide in exhaled breath and exuded through the pores, as well as several substances found in sweat. Some people seem to attract mosquitoes more than others. Empirical studies of mosquito bites suggest that the risk of being bitten follows an approximately negative binomial distribution. Being male, being overweight, and having type 'O' blood may increase the risk of being bitten. Mosquitoes can detect heat, so they can find warm-blooded mammals and birds very easily once they get close enough
2007-03-28 05:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by kt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat, co2, and scent. During the summer months if I am having an outside party, or get together i put a block of dry ice in the far corner of my yard. as it "melts" it gives off co2, see as though dry ice is a solid form of co2.. I tried one of those mosquito magnets, and I wasnt impressed. you have to set it up very early in the season, and let it run the entire time.
2007-03-28 12:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by dgr0919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mosquitos are attracted to swampy,damp areas and trees along with the smell of blood
2007-03-28 12:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by cathy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your scent and co2 emissions.
usually repellents applied on your skin hide your scent.
2007-03-28 12:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by red_daffodils 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water
2007-03-28 12:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by kswhite94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋