Carly Mallenbaum
Mosquitoes probably don’t think your blood’s “sweet,” but they might like your stink.
Why it matters: Thanks to the warmer, wetter weather, mosquito season could be especially itchy and long this year. And everything from body odor to what you drink can affect how miserable you get.
What’s happening: Somemosquitoes bite because they need human blood to help their eggs develop.
There are several factors that could attract a biter to you.
Body odor
Sweat and body heat
Alcohol
Yes, but: Garlic might keep them at bay.
Be smart: To protect yourself against mosquito bites, the CDC recommends the usual preventive measures:
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