What attracts mosquitos?
When humans or animals breath out they produce CO2, and their bodies are constantly giving off heat and moisture. Mosquitos and other biting insects have the ability to detect CO2, heat and moisture from long distances and are immediately attracted to the source. Mosquitos are also attracted to trace amounts of alcohol vapor as well as dark colors, especially black. The mosquitos fly around and search using their sensors for a warm body to start biting.
