Mosquito Best Friends
Poem about why mosquitoes chose favorites
Big situation on ground when out with friends
27 dismissed symptoms of dengue
One covered in mosquito bites, other escapes unscathed
The red, sore, bumpy bites are bad
So, what makes a johnny more susceptible than jero?
It depends, how big you are in body and breath
Mosquito tracks prey by scent and carbon dioxide
We exhale as we breathe, homing beacon to the insects
In the real world, this translates to men getting bitten more than women
Pregnant women getting munched more than non-pregnant women
Adults get the bite more than children
Mosquito victim selection is also believed to be
People's unique aroma is also believed to play a role
Choosing your outfit could make you a target
Like red, green, blue or purple can attract or detract, once they sniff them out
Or, your blood type can make you friendlies the buzz
Our genetics, our natural scent, as well as skin's microbiota
The microscopic organisms living on the surface of our flesh
Similar studies suggest genetics could account for as much as 67 percent in attraction
And scientists say they are trying to unpick what compounds they waft into the air
According to Dr. Jones, how we smell is how we attract or repel mosquitoes.
About the Creator
Jude Chukwuemeka
Writer, Editor, Reader. I write as I see fit. Lifestyle writing is my thing.
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Comments (3)
Omg, I always get mosquito bites! Nice writing.
so informative! Thank you.
This is new information that our scent attracts mosquitoes. I definitely have to google this. Nice work!