5- Microscopic life on skin
Some studies have shown that the amount and types of bacteria on one’s skin can play a role in attracting the mosquitoes as well. Our skin is naturally teeming with microscopic life, and the whole operation creates a distinct fragrance. In one study, a group of men was divided into those who were highly attractive to mosquitoes and those who were not. The delicious ones had more microbes on their skin than the unattractive ones, but fewer types – a larger community but less diverse. The existence of bacteria could also explain why mosquitoes are drawn to ankles and feet, an especially big source of bacteria.
