Why mosquitoes always choose you: the scientific explanation few know

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Why Mosquitoes Always Seem to Bite the Same People

Many people recognize this situation: a calm outdoor gathering, a pleasant evening, and when it ends, one person is covered in mosquito bites while everyone else seems untouched. It doesn’t matter whether repellent was applied, long sleeves were worn, or grass was avoided. The conclusion feels unavoidable—mosquitoes clearly have favorites.

 

This isn’t bad luck or imagination. Science shows that mosquito attraction is driven by biology, body chemistry, and environmental factors, many of which are far more powerful than people realize.

 

Mosquitoes Don’t Bite Randomly

Only female mosquitoes bite humans, and they do so because they need blood to reproduce. Over time, they’ve evolved an advanced sensory system that helps them locate the most suitable hosts.

 

The human body constantly releases signals that act like a tracking system for mosquitoes. Some people simply emit stronger or more attractive signals than others.

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