Summer is here and we're loving it. But there are tiny bloodsuckers (literally) who annoy me - mosquitos. Nobody likes to be bit by mosquitos. There is science behind why some people are mosquito magnets. 

When you breathe, you release CO₂ which is what makes mosquitoes fall in love with you. They can actually sense your CO₂ from up to 164 feet away! And bonus for them if you produce extra CO₂ like listed below - This is like a loud dinner bell for mosquitoes. 

• Sweat and Scent - You have a unique scent because your sweat contains lactic acid, ammonia, and other compounds that mosquitoes find simply irresistible. 
• Body heat and movement - Mosquitoes sense the heat and the moisture from your skin and swoop in for a bite. 
• Sippin' Suds - Studies have shown that drinking beer is a neon side for mosquitoes to come right in because it increases the ethanol in your sweat and raises your body temperature. You savor the brew, mosquitoes savor you.

Who knew you were so lovable to tiny things you can't see very well? It's part of life and we need to enjoy our outdoor time. What may help is using repellent, wearing light-colored clothes, avoiding peak hours, and staying cool - which sounds cool to me. Dynatraps work well too if you leave them plugged in 24/7. Personally, I was the ultimate buffett for mosquitos until I began to apply L'Occitane Almond Delightful Body Balm prior to leaving the house. Try some of these tips to avoid becoming a mosquito buffet.