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Why do some people suffer more insect bites than others? Stuart Blackman exoplains <\/p>

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Published: Wednesday, 06 November 2024 at 19:17 PM<\/p>

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Yes there are some people who get bitten more than others. The mosquito-magnets among us are bitten up to 100 times more often, while Scottish biting midges prefer taller men and heavier women.<\/strong><\/p>

Why do some people get bitten by insects more?<\/h2>
These injustices are not well understood, but suggested factors include the amount of carbon dioxide a person exhales, or the levels of carboxylic acids in their sweat.<\/p>

How to identify insects that bite or sting \u2013 and avoid being bitten<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
People with Type O blood<\/a> also seem to get bitten more, though on the plus side they\u2019re also less susceptible to malaria, which is spread by mosquitos.<\/p>

Could climate change bring malaria back to the UK?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>

Discover blood-sucking animals – that aren’t insects<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n
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