2007-07-15 13:50:35 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
This will sound funny, but is true:
Some people take a mosquito repellent everyday. It is a very common fruit called a banana. The banana works through your system, and produces a smell that we cannot sense. The mosquitos hate it. If you eat plenty of bananas, mosquitos won't bother you.
2007-07-16 07:23:05 · answer #1 · answered by Tsula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are actually several factors. Mosquitoes will be attracted to you if any of the following are true:
1. You are a type 2 diabetic
2. You smell particularly strong or are wearing old clothes
3. If you are hot and sweaty
4. If you have recently eaten a banana
5. You do not smoke (the only benefit of this disgusting habit)
2007-07-16 14:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by morph_888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be the smell of some people. like if a mosquito likes the smell of 1 person better than the other, they'll probably go to that person.*CoNfUsInG* lol ha ha (I'm not saying for anyone to smell bad lol)
2007-07-15 20:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by :O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm one of those people, type 2 diabetic.
Mosquitoes hone in on carbon dioxide & heat.
But people with high blood sugar are most attractive.
Their perspiration has high sugar content.
2007-07-15 20:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
complexion, color of hair, color of clothes, amount/type
of perfume etc being worn.
2007-07-15 21:11:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋