Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More? The Science Behind Mosquito Attraction Explained | NEXT IAS

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]Ever wondered why mosquitoes bite some people more than others?

[00:00:04]It's not random at all.

[00:00:06]>> [music] >> Scientists have found that mosquitoes are attracted by a combination of three things: the carbon dioxide you exhale, your body heat, and most importantly, your body odor. But here is the twist.

[00:00:19]Your smell is actually shaped by the bacteria living on your skin. These microbes break down skin oil and produce chemicals that mosquitoes love. And no, your blood group is not the main reason.

[00:00:31]Experts say that there is no strong scientific proof that mosquitoes prefer a particular blood type. Another surprising factor is beer. Research from Netherlands found that people who consumed beer became 1.35 times more attractive to mosquitoes because [music] alcohol increases body temperature, sweat, and carbon dioxide release.

[00:00:51][music] That is why controlling mosquito is crucial in fighting diseases like malaria and Zika.