on PinterestSome people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty ImagesResearchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others.
on PinterestSome people are more prone to mosquito bites than others, and scientists may have figured out why. Jaromir/Getty Images
- Researchers have identified several reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others.
- The scent you give off through carbon dioxide and through your skin can make you more prone to mosquito bites.
- Mosquitoes may also be more attracted to people who drink beer.
- While DEET offers protection, research suggests that mosquitoes could evolve to become attracted to it.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re a mosquito magnet, you’re not alone. Research shows that mosquitoes may be more attracted to some people than others.
A 2026 preprint study found that mosquitoes are also more attracted to those who drink beer compared to those who don’t.
Other recent studies have found that mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide (CO2) humans exhale. Older studies suggest that mosquitoes may be attracted to chemical odors emitted by your skin.
Regardless of what attracts them, it’s safe to say that no one wants to be their next meal.
“Mosquitoes are said to be the most dangerous animals on our planet because they can transmit serious infections, including malaria, yellow fever, Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, among others,” said William Schaffner, MD, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University. Schaffner wasn’t involved in the studies.
“Thus, learning how to avoid mosquito bites has long been a public health priority. It is a common experience that mosquitoes seem to have a preference for some persons while avoiding others,” he told Healthline.
DEET has long been considered the gold standard repellent for protection against mosquito bites. However, a new study found that mosquitoes may have learned how to associate DEET with food and even become attracted to it.
Of course, this doesn’t mean you should stop using DEET altogether. Any protection against mosquitoes is better than none at all.
Whether you plan to travel this summer or attend World Cup matches, you may need to take extra precautions against mosquitoes, especially if you’re more prone to bites than others. Here’s what you need to know.
Why are some people tastier to mosquitoes than others?
Mosquitoes are attracted to the CO2 we exhale. They can fly up a CO2 “plume” that a person creates when they breathe and find a host. However, whether they land or not may depend on other factors.
Some studies have pointed to our unique heat signatures as a reason mosquitoes may choose to land and feed on some people rather than others. Mosquitoes may be more attracted to stronger heat signatures.
Other studies have found that mosquitoes may be attracted to chemical odors emitted by human skin. People who are more attractive to mosquitoes appear to produce more carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acids are naturally occurring compounds. They are found in human sweat and generated by skin microbes.
Researchers believe that understanding how mosquitoes are attracted to certain skin odors may help develop more effective repellents.
A recent study at a festival also found that what you drink may be
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