Every summer night, we often have a "buzzing" sound in our ears, which makes us upset and difficult to sleep.
Not only that, when we woke up in the morning, although this sound disappeared, there were some small itchy bumps on the body inexplicably, which were actually symptoms caused by mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes are a very large number of animals, and there are three common types active in China, namely Anopheles mosquitoes, Culex mosquitoes and Aedes mosquitoes. They pose a serious threat to human life and health. According to statistics, 70 people in the world die every year due to mosquito bites.
Many fat people may have already discovered: Why am I easily bitten by mosquitoes, while some people are not bitten by mosquitoes?
It turns out that mosquitoes really have a soft spot for fat people. What is the reason for this?
First, let's start with the habits of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are heat-sensitive organisms, so mosquitoes give preference to people with higher body temperatures.
At the same time, carbon dioxide concentration is also a more sensitive substance for mosquitoes, fat people are very easy to sweat, a little exercise, they will sweat, body temperature will rise, resulting in easier to be bitten by mosquitoes.
So besides fat people, who else is more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes?
1. People who are often prone to sweating or have a heavy body odor
Mosquitoes have an organ that easily senses changes in chemicals in the air around the environment, and sweat contains a certain amount of lactate, amino acids, acetone, etc. People who sweat a lot will be the target of mosquitoes first, because sweat mixed with clothes and air will emit a heavier body odor, and secrete more lactic acid than the average person.
2. Pregnant women
The situation of pregnant women is somewhat similar to that of fat people. Due to the strong metabolism, pregnant women exhale a significantly higher amount of carbon dioxide in the exhaled gas than other people, so pregnant women are often bitten by mosquitoes.
3. People who like to use cosmetics
First of all, some cosmetics contain a substance that mosquitoes are crazy about - stearic acid. This is also one of the reasons why people who wear makeup are easily bitten by mosquitoes. Another reason is that some cosmetics contain fragrances, so they emit a pungent smell such as gel water. The pungent smell is also an important reason why makeup artists attract mosquitoes.
4. People who like to wear dark clothes
Mosquitoes are creatures that like to move in the dark. Dark clothes can absorb most of the ultraviolet rays, reflect less light, and in disguise satisfy the mosquito's habit of liking shade.
So, what are some tips for preventing mosquitoes in daily life?
1. Mosquito nets
Hanging mosquito nets is a very effective physical control, generally pay attention to hanging a mosquito net around the bed when sleeping can effectively prevent mosquito bites.
2. Use soapy water to avoid mosquito breeding
Soapy water is alkaline and not suitable for the growth of mosquito eggs, while the aroma and sugar of washing powder will continue to attract mosquitoes. In addition, we can effectively kill mosquitoes by handling things in places where mosquitoes are often infested.
3. Regular application of insecticides
Insecticides are very effective chemical insecticides and work quickly. However, since it is a chemical agent, the steps in the manual should be carefully followed when using it. Also, use with caution if there are elderly people, children, and respiratory diseases in the home.
4. Clean regularly
Mosquitoes, like most pests, prefer to live in a chaotic environment. Because this environment is more conducive to their survival. Therefore, regular cleaning, dust removal, and descaling can effectively prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
5. Plant repellent
There are many plants in nature that have the effect of repelling flies and mosquitoes, so you can put a few pots of mint, mosquito repellent grass, lavender and other green plants on the windowsill of your home, which can effectively drive away nearby mosquitoes.
Summer has arrived, mosquitoes have become a problem that can not be ignored in our daily lives, although mosquitoes can not be completely eliminated, but patients in the summer as long as pay attention to active prevention, away from easy to attract mosquitoes items, can make the impact of mosquitoes on people to the minimum, so that the usual life is more comfortable.