dimid_86 via Getty Images There are some biological reasons why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people more than others. “If body temperature is higher, you’re exercising and moving around a lot, or if you’re drinking alcohol, you are more attractive to mosquitoes,” Piliang said. “Being pregnant or being overweight also increases metabolic rate.” One study showed that people who …
The hoot of a great horned owl. So, to ward off disease-carrying older mosquitoes, you’ll need a higher percentage of DEET — somewhere between 20% to 30%. But DEET has a perception problem because unlike some repellents, it isn’t naturally occurring, Leal said. “They want something that’s natural — they forget that strychnine ricin are all natural products,” Leal said, …
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