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Posted on 09/10/2025 10:36:42 AM PDT by nickcarraway
People who drink beer are more likely to attract mosquitoes than those who don’t, according to a new study by Dutch researchers. The findings suggest that lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption can influence how often someone gets bitten.
Researchers observed that people who drink beer attract mosquitoes at a significantly higher rate, approximately 1.35 times more, compared to non-drinkers. The study, led by Felix Hol of Radboud University Nijmegen, was conducted at the 2023 Lowlands music festival in the Netherlands.
To carry out the research, Hol and his team set up a temporary lab built from connected shipping containers on the festival grounds.
They brought thousands of female Anopheles mosquitoes and enlisted roughly 500 volunteers. Each participant completed a questionnaire about hygiene, diet, and recent behavior. Then, they placed one arm into a custom-designed cage filled with mosquitoes.
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A camera recorded how many mosquitoes landed on the person’s arm compared to a sugar feeder placed inside the cage. Researchers later compared that footage with participants’ survey responses to identify trends.
Alongside beer consumption, two other factors appeared to increase mosquito attraction. People who had shared a bed with someone the night before were more likely to draw mosquitoes. On the other hand, recent showering and applying sunscreen seemed to reduce mosquito interest.
In a paper posted to the bioRxiv preprint server, the researchers stated mosquitoes were more drawn to people who drank beer, skipped sunscreen, and had more recent intimate contact. They noted that the insects appeared to favor individuals with more indulgent behavior.
Public health implications and prevention
While the experiment was limited to one event and a specific group of participants, the results provide new insight into why some people are more prone to mosquito bites.
Hol’s team emphasized that understanding these patterns can support broader public health efforts, particularly in preventing mosquito-borne illnesses.
Mosquitoes are not only a seasonal nuisance, but they also spread serious diseases like malaria and dengue fever. Research that uncovers how to reduce exposure can play a key role in disease prevention.
The study’s findings suggest simple steps, such as regular showering, wearing sunscreen, and moderating alcohol intake, may help individuals avoid mosquito bites, especially in high-risk areas or during peak mosquito season.
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CO2 exhilarating events!
Do they also attract slugs?
People who had shared a bed with someone the night before were more likely to draw mosquitoes.
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So, then, would sharing a bed with mosquitoes cause you to attract more women?
If only FR had a resident expert on the topic. But I don’t know anybody.
Smoke a joint. The smoke repels them. A friend of mine told me.
I drink beer, my wife doesn’t. Mosquitoes love to munch on her. They leave me alone, but the chiggers and no-seeums sure like to bite me. Maybe I’m an outlier.
Stupid study.
Filled with causation issues.
There may be other attractants. Certain blood types, etc.?
Why ruin lungs?
Just burn incense sticks
They repel flying insects and smell good to boot.
Did you marry her so the mosquitoes would leave you alone?
Yes, mosquitoes do show a preference for certain blood types, particularly type O, which they tend to be more attracted to compared to other blood types like A or B. However, other factors such as body odor, carbon dioxide output, and genetics also play significant roles in mosquito attraction.
Study Result
Blood Type Preference Level
Type O Highest
Type A Lowest
Type B Moderate
Type AB Similar to Type B
A 2019 study found that mosquitoes preferred Type O blood significantly more than Type A blood.
Other studies have shown that while Type O is favored, the differences in attraction between Type O and other blood types like B and AB are less pronounced.
Other Influencing Factors
While blood type plays a role, several other factors also affect mosquito attraction:
Body Odor: Natural body scents, influenced by skin bacteria and sweat, can attract mosquitoes.
Carbon Dioxide: Mosquitoes are drawn to the carbon dioxide we exhale, which is more prevalent in
larger individuals or those who are pregnant.
Body Temperature: Higher body temperatures can make individuals more appealing to mosquitoes.
Clothing Color: Dark colors tend to attract mosquitoes more than lighter colors.
I call B.S. I drink and my wife does not. When we are by the fire they attack her and not me, or maybe I just don’t notice them because I’ve been drinking? Mmm....
Incense doesn’t give you a buzz?
I bet you didn't expect me to swing back since it was 6 against one. You should have known better!!! I might be nearly 60 but I have a lot of fight left in me! Yeah I'm not gonna lie, I was getting a little tired, but I kept on swinging and made sure you got yours... Little Punks!!!
All I have to say is you started this and I finished it. I hate mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are not my friends.
I stole this! Thanks anonymous
Well, I’m not taking any chances.
I am switching to Bourbon.
I eat the seed heads from the broad leaf plantain weed. It takes a few days but if you keep doing it on a regular basis bugs won’t bother you.
Old Indian trick.
https://youtu.be/87sXwJpJuDM?si=wcjc1BnFelasUkbb
Sugar consumption, “sweet blood”, pre- or diabetic. I was never bothered by mosquitos until the couple of years my blood sugar must have been too high; and as soon as I quit white sugar altogether (ladies’ sugary Coffeemate creamers) the mosquitos no longer bother me. I think the study on beer might be addressing the same issue since alcohol=sugar.
And Jerry Nadler attracts flies.
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