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Find Out Why Mosquitoes Bite You More Than Other People

Abby Parks By Abby Parks
Published Runtime 2:48

Do mosquitoes always seem to single you out? Science says your blood type might be the reason. This fascinating video dives into the biology behind why some people are mosquito magnets while others barely get a bite.

You’ll also learn how body heat, carbon dioxide, and even your scent can make you more attractive to these pesky insects—and discover practical tips to keep them away on your next outdoor adventure.

Whether you’re hiking, camping, or just relaxing outside, find out how to make yourself less appealing to mosquitoes—no matter your blood type.

Abby Parks

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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