A member asked:

Why do mosquitoes and chiggers bite certain people but not others?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

? : Some people seem to attract more bugs and get more bites than others and I have notice (personally) that healthy people seem to get bitten more often. This is only my observation however.

Answered 6/16/2018

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

Mosquitoes adore certain : Because of intense work in malaria, mosquitoes have been studied too. Genetic play a role in who mosquitoes like--if dad was always bitten, chances are you will be too. They seek out co2, heat and quick movement. Love beer drinkers, sweat, smelly socks &limburger cheese odor. Vision isn't great so tend to go for large men vs small women. You can camouflage from them: in a green forest wear green and they miss you for a big bush nearby. Seriously.

Answered 6/6/2016

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