If Mosquitoes Love You, These 8 Things Might Be Why

Summertime in El Paso is all fun and games until you get attacked by mosquitos! 

If you step outside and instantly become a walking mosquito snack, same. No matter how much mosquito repellent I put on, I always find myself getting attacked by those pesky little insects!

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Turns out, science has an explanation as to why mosquitoes are so obsessed with us!

 8 Weird Reasons Mosquitoes Are OBSESSED With You 

1. Your Blood Type Is Their Favorite Flavor
   Type O? You're the mosquito version of Hot Cheetos. Type AB? Still a fave. Most mosquitoes have a blood-type preference, and 80% of us low-key advertise ours through our skin.
2. You Breathe.. A lot!
   Mosquitoes are CO₂-chasers. The more you exhale—especially after working out—the easier they find you. Kinda creepy, not gonna lie.
3. You Heat up As fast As a Literal Heater
   Female mosquitoes love body heat. The hotter you are (physically, not metaphorically—but hey, maybe both), the more they zero in.
4. It’s all in Your Body Odor
   Sweat, lactic acid, ammonia, and your skin bacteria team up to create your signature scent—and apparently, mosquitoes are fans.
5. Pregnant? They Know.
   Pregnant people emit more CO₂ and heat, which basically turns them into a 5-star buffet.
6. Drinking Beer Makes You Juicier
   Drink a cold one, and suddenly you’re the main course. Science isn’t sure why—mosquitoes just vibe with beer drinkers.
7. Bananas = Bug Bait
   A study found eating bananas could make mosquitoes like you more. So maybe skip the smoothie before that hike?
8. Your Outfit Screams “Bite Me”
   Mosquitoes love black and green. They struggle to see lighter colors, so maybe swap your ‘fit for some pastel realness.

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