Firstly, it turns out that our blood type might play a role. Research suggests that mosquitos are more attracted to certain blood types, with Type O blood being the biggest mosquito magnet. Guess what my blood type is? Yep, Type O. So, if you’re like me and find yourself constantly swatting away these pesky insects, your blood type might be the reason. This is just one of the suggestions. Not a fact, I guess.
Then there’s the matter of the carbon dioxide we exhale. Mosquitos have a keen sense of smell, particularly when it comes to CO2, which we all emit when we breathe. People who exhale more CO2, like those who are larger or naturally exhale more deeply (I’m looking at you, gym buffs), tend to attract more mosquitos. So, my habit of jogging every morning might be making me more of a target.
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