Posted on May 23, 2024
On the scent in the quest to learn mosquitoes’ preferred humans
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Mosquitoes are sensitive to various body odors which are affected by diet and genetics. Research into more effective repellents is underway. This research is aimed at preventing the spread of malaria but will impact all mosquito borne diseases.
Mosquitoes are sensitive to various body odors which are affected by diet and genetics. Research into more effective repellents is underway. This research is aimed at preventing the spread of malaria but will impact all mosquito borne diseases.
On the scent in the quest to learn mosquitoes’ preferred humans
Posted from nature.com
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Johns Hopkins University
Edited 6 mo ago
Posted 6 mo ago
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My CINC Home insists anyone who eats a lot of Bananas will attract more Mosquitoes than those who do not. I just use her as an attractant so they leave me alone, they do seem to like her more.
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I don't want a repellent. I want a spray that is so toxic to the little buggers that the moment they land on me they die. At minimum the moment they try puncturing my skin.
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