Why Week: Why are Mosquitoes More Attracted to Some People than Others?

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Female mosquitoes can put a damper on any outdoor event when they start to snack on those present. (Note: only the females drink your blood; they don’t need it for their own nourishment, but for certain nutrients necessary to develop their eggs).

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