Although people often welcome the summer with open arms as they make their way down to beaches and festive outdoor gatherings, one thing people surely do not miss is the return of the mosquitoes. These little pests often fly around unnoticed until they leave several red and extremely itchy bite marks. These bites take a few days to heal, days that start to feel like weeks once the itchiness begins. For some people within a group, however, they are fortunate enough to have avoided the nasty sting of a mosquito. According to Smithsonian Magazine, these people avoid the bloodsuckers not because they are lucky every time, but rather, because they are just not the mosquitos' cup of tea. The magazines reported five reasons why some people might be more desirable to eat than others.
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Lastly, clothing can affect the likelihood of getting stung. According to an entomologist, wearing black, red and navy attracts mosquitos.
Although these five risk factors might be unavoidable in some cases, it is important to turn to a simple can of bug spray if you want to avoid scratching your body all day.