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Can mosquitoes actually prefer certain types of people?
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Why not?: Mosquitoes are attracted to the co2 that we exhale. While i don't have scientific data to support this, I have 50 years of experience with mosquitoes and I do believe that they are attracted to some people more than others. You can improve your chances of not being their favorite by wearing light long sleeves and pants, hat, avoid outdoors at dawn/dusk, and wear repellant as directed.
Answered 8/28/2012
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