Why mosquitoes bite some people more often

Paris - 04/08/2026: After a summer evening, some people are covered in mosquito bites while others are almost completely spared. This is not purely a matter of chance. A Franceinfo program broadcast on Tuesday examines which physical characteristics attract mosquitoes and how to protect yourself effectively. According to the French health authority Anses, the insects use several signals: exhaled air, skin odor and body temperature.Carbon dioxide plays an important role. People emit it when breathing, and mosquitoes can detect it and use it to search for a host. There are ...