‘Will someone be saddened by the loss of mosquitos?’

That’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves a lot lately, especially as the warmer weather approaches.

The answer is that it is unlikely. We’ll be replacing those citronella plants and bug repellents in the coming months.

Then, in the middle of a barbecue or in the open air, you’ll hear a story followed by a ‘wack!’ We’re sure you’ve considered every option for avoiding these ‘suckers.’

Keep that concept in mind initially, since depending on these factors, you’re either another person’s repellant or they’re yours.

Listen to what we have to say.

As recently discovered by science, some people are actually a mosquito’s favorite soup. To put it another way, some people are considerably more sensitive to being bitten than others.

First and obviously, what is your blood’s ‘flavor’? Mosquitoes feed on blood, and humans with different blood types have different blood types.

Let’s just say that just as different people have diverse wine preferences, so do these pesky insects.

Type O is their Vintage 1985 when it comes to blood types. According to a study, they landed twice as often on Type O blooded people as they did on Type A blooded people. Type B fell somewhere in the middle of the spectrum.

The second factor is your metabolism.
The lactic acid, uric acid, ammonia, and other substances in our sweat can aid mosquitos in determining who will be their next meal.

Athletic people, particularly those who go for afternoon runs in hotter climates, are at risk of attracting these pesky insects.

Finally, there’s the issue of gas and body size.
Mosquitos can also track down their next prey by smelling gas. Not the one that leaves the other end, but the carbon dioxide that we produce as we convert oxygen.

Mosquitoes are attracted to persons who exhale more, such as those who have just gotten off the treadmill or those who are larger.

What’s living on your skin, fourth?
According to a 2011 study, the types and volumes of bacteria that naturally exist on our skin can influence how attractive we are to mosquitos.

The conclusion is that having a large number of cultures scattered throughout a broader range of bacteria species may cause mosquitos to avoid us.

Fifth, they enjoy beer as well.
Do you enjoy drinking beer while camping or at a barbecue? Unfortunately, drinking makes you more appealing to mosquitos.

According to one study, a single 12-ounce bottle can provide you with the entire day’s food. They’re still looking into whether this is due to the amount of ethanol in perspiration or whether alcohol raises body temperature.

Finally, mosquitos are fashion conscious.
Okay, maybe not the whole outfit. Darker colors, such as black, dark blue, purple, or red, according to some experts, can attract mosquitos.

So, the next time you walk outside, consider wearing brighter colors. One, you can be quickly identified in the event of an emergency. Two, you won’t be a mosquito food source.