That mosquitoes bite?

That mosquitoes bite? The big question! And many people, especially those who are the favorite prey of mosquitoes is the pose. It may well be that you were next to someone who receives no sting when you get literally devour. However, you are both in the same environment.

And if you notice, the animals are the same phenomenon. A cow grazes peacefully while her neighbor sweeps his tail to chase the mosquitoes that pile of fun to nibble. Why? Theories to explain this fact are as numerous as they are original, sometimes bad ...

Rumors: true or not?

- Mosquitoes prefer women.
- Mosquitoes prefer blonde (!) Because they detect more easily.
- They are attracted by the skin of those who eat a lot of sugar.
- They like people with blood type O +.
- Obese people are more sting.
- The mosquitoes love bananas. Those who regularly eat are easy prey.
- People who live in areas where there are more mosquitoes would sting less. Simple development of antibodies.
- The mosquitoes hate garlic. Large consumers are protected.

The facts

The explanation most frequently given by the scientific community is the least colorful.

Mosquitoes choose their victims based on the temperature of their body of work decomposition of skin bacteria and the composition of their sweat. Someone who sweats profusely a higher risk of being bitten, as one that produces advantage of uric acid, lactic acid and butyric fat. Monitor your dirty socks! Mosquitoes love them!

Also, people whose skin lets a high concentration of cholesterol would be most affected, as someone who would release more carbon dioxide than any other.

Some cosmetics have an effect repellants or attractants for them. Finally, several drugs against cholesterol and cardiovascular disorders represent a special attraction for those little vampires.

Females are the only culprits!

These are the females that bite us, males preferring by far the nectar of flowers. Females need the protein that our blood bring them to lay their eggs. Also, it takes three times more blood than the total weight of their bodies. And it is not their sting us itch, but they deposit saliva on our skin, to soften and penetrate better, which one is allergic. More you scratch, the more it allows the saliva into our skin.

Unfortunately, if you are a victim of mosquitoes, it is likely that you demeuriez for a long time, unless the properties of your body begin to change for one reason or another.