Beer or wine? White or black t-shirt? Mosquitoes have their favorites. To leave them to friends, try to get to know the flying monsters better. Nothing tastes better than a cold beer in the summer. But mosquitoes like beer too. According to the results of a Japanese study, people who drink beer are more attractive to blood drinkers. Because they like fruity and floral scents, craft beer is a winning ticket for mosquitoes. Even one is enough. The secret is in the carbon dioxide which they can feel tens of meters away, the increased level of ethanol in sweat, and the higher body temperature.

Darker is sweeter to them

When we wear black clothes, they can see us better. So, if you don’t want them to see you, forget black or dark blue. White linen shirts or lighter T-shirts are a better choice than darker pieces of clothing.

Clean laundry, long love

If you forget about the daily routine, you will be more attractive to bloodsuckers. They are especially looking forward to those who are not clean. If you want to hurt them don’t let them smell you. The compounds found in sweat and urine serve as an alarm to them that it is lunchtime.

A treat in a sight

Steroids and body heat are like a birthday cake for mosquitoes. So is not a surprise that after an evening of running or exercising outdoors you arrive spotty.

If there is a smoke

Mosquitoes will arrive at the grill last, only when there is no more smoke. The smoke “suffocates” their senses, which makes it difficult for them to find us. If you are somewhere in nature where you can light a fire, it is useful to add herbs that will drive them away, such as lavender, mint, lemon balm, and sage.