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Hedonistic habits could turn you into a mosquito magnet

Last updated: September 25, 2025 3:36 pm
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Mosquitoes may have specific preferences based on lifestyle factors

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Switching gears from traditional studies, recent research unveiled some curious insights into what makes certain individuals more appealing to mosquitoes. It turns out, habits associated with a hedonistic lifestyle—such as consuming beer, neglecting hygiene, sharing close quarters, and avoiding sunscreen—might make individuals more attractive to these pesky insects.

The Mosquito Magnet Trial, conducted by Sara Lynn Blanken and her team from Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, observed attendees at the 2023 Lowlands Festival near Amsterdam. They surveyed 465 revelers, collecting detailed data on their health, diet, hygiene practices, sunscreen usage, substance consumption, and sleeping arrangements.

The researchers engineered a makeshift laboratory inside shipping containers, hosting approximately 1,700 captive-reared mosquitoes of the Anopheles stephensi species, known for transmitting malaria.

During the experiment, participants placed their arms through a barrier allowing mosquitoes to attempt landing without actually biting, while a decoy of glucose-soaked cotton pads was used for comparison. The team counted the number of landing attempts by the mosquitoes in a three-minute window.

“The data showed a clear trend: mosquitoes were significantly more drawn to individuals who were well-hydrated and those who consumed hops and grapes, a nod to beer drinkers,” the researchers noted. “Participants who had abstained from alcohol for the previous 12 hours attracted fewer insects.”

Despite the findings, Blanken declared she wouldn’t be giving up her beer nights anytime soon. “I would simply suggest using long sleeves and insect repellent,” she said.

Curiously, those who had invited a partner into their tents the previous evening also experienced higher attraction from mosquitoes. In contrast, using sunscreen appeared to deter mosquitoes, possibly by altering skin scent or functioning as a repellent. Notably, the results indicated that blood type played no significant role in attraction or repulsion from these insects.

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“Our findings indicated a distinct preference in mosquitoes for individuals avoiding sunscreen, indulging in beer, and those sharing their sleeping spaces,” the research team concluded. “It seems that mosquitoes have a penchant for the hedonistic lifestyle.”

Festival participants allowing mosquitoes to land on their arms without being bitten

Festival participants allowing mosquitoes to land on their arms without being bitten

Lowlands festival/Nationale Wetenschapsagenda Netherlands

Cameron Webb from the University of Sydney commented on the intriguing nature of the study, noting its limitations due to focusing on a single species of mosquito. He suggested that outcomes might vary with different mosquito varieties.

Interestingly, only four participants registered zero attempted landings during the trial. “The core takeaway from this for me is that the majority of people, regardless of the various factors at play, are likely to attract mosquitoes seeking a blood meal,” Webb emphasized. “Ultimately, reminding ourselves to apply mosquito repellent rather than obsessing over the reasons for mosquito attraction could greatly reduce bites and our exposure to mosquito-borne diseases.”

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