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 …
It’s difficult to imagine that a week at summer camp or a day spent in the garden could expose you or your loved ones to a vector-borne disease that can have potentially long-lasting and chronic effects on your health. But that’s exactly what’s at stake, especially if you live in higher risk parts of the country such as the Northeast, …
