Why Mosquitoes Always Seem to Bite the Same People
Many people recognize this situation: a calm outdoor gathering, a pleasant evening, and when it ends, one person is covered in mosquito bites while everyone else seems untouched. It doesn’t matter whether repellent was applied, long sleeves were worn, or grass was avoided. The conclusion feels unavoidable—mosquitoes clearly have favorites.
This isn’t bad luck or imagination. Science shows that mosquito attraction is driven by biology, body chemistry, and environmental factors, many of which are far more powerful than people realize.