Mosquito bites are very annoying, especially for children. There are several ways to protect yourself, but unfortunately it's difficult to avoid these little bloodsuckers completely. Therefore, it may be wise to apply several methods at the same time to avoid making it attractive to them, specifically a new study published in the journal Nature Communications He is interested in the colors that attract mosquitoes.
Colors that attract mosquitoes the most
According to researchers, mosquitoes are particularly attracted to warm colors. Red, orange and black are the most attractive to them. Wearing patterned clothes can be fatal, especially if they are red and/or black! To avoid being attractive to the eyes of these insects, you should instead prefer light and cool colors, such as green, blue, purple and white.
Smell is what most attracts mosquitoes
Therefore, certain colors attract mosquitoes, but this is not the only factor that plays a role. Carbon dioxide released by the body, sweat, body temperature, or even genes may play a role. But the most important thing is the smell of the skin. “Mosquitoes track odors, locate their hosts, and find mates visually“, explain the researchers. Unfortunately, we cannot fight natural body odor, but by accumulating protections, such as wearing light colors, using products against mosquitoes (check the recommended age for children), or again by avoiding turning on the light in the evening, we can reduce the odor. Natural body. Danger of bites.
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