Does blood type O really attract mosquitoes?

Depending on the type of blood you have, you secrete different scents. Studies have shown that mosquitoes are most attracted to Type O blood and least attracted to Type A. A 1972 study was the first to show mosquitoes have a blood-type preference, favoring type O blood over type A or B blood. read more

Studies have shown that mosquitoes are most attracted to Type O blood and least attracted to Type A. A 1972 study was the first to show mosquitoes have a blood-type preference, favoring type O blood over type A or B blood. A followup study also looked at secretor status and concluded that mosquitoes prefer type O secretors above all. read more

Well, not really. There are dozens of other things that attract mosquitoes also. read more

Mosquitoes do exhibit blood-sucking preferences, say the experts. "One in 10 people are highly attractive to mosquitoes," reports Jerry Butler, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of Florida. But it's not dinner they're sucking out of you. read more