Do mosquitoes love biting you? Here's why


By AGENCY

There are certain types of people mosquitoes seem to prefer biting, compared to others. — AFP

Atlanta's mosquito season runs March to October, but the little buggers are most eager to sink their sharp proboscis into your skin and suck your blood during the hot summer months. (Editor’s note: Or all year round in Malaysia.)

While the mosquitoes are likely to make nearly everyone at least a little miserable, certain qualities might make you more of a mozzie magnet than others.

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