Mosquitoes carry a very harmful disease called Malaria. Malaria is the best known killer disease. Many people get infected and die because of this.

There are various reasons of human beings attracting mosquitoes:

1.) Body Odor: Everyone gets bitten by mosquitoes. Some people get bitten more because of the body odor they have. Mosquitoes are being attracted by the body odor.

2.) Sweating: People who sweat more, gets bitten more because mosquitoes sense people by smell and not by sight.

3.) Bacteria: Certain bacteria's on human skin attract mosquitoes. Using anti-bacterial soap can reduce the bacterium that is present on the skin and therefore less mosquito bite.

4.) High Blood Sugar: Generally people with high blood sugar attract mosquitoes.

5.) Alcohol Consumption: People who drink alcohol are more bitten by the mosquitoes because their body releases the chemical that attracts mosquitoes.

There are few ways by which you can avoid mosquito bite:

a) Always use anti bacterial soap.

b) Use mosquito repellents.

c) Use attractive lights outside the house.

d) Use bug or insect killer.

e) Wear full pants and shirts when you go out.

f) Wear light colored clothes.

g) Cover your head with a hat.

h) Last but not the least, use net over your bed if you have been experiencing sleepless nights.

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