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What attracts gnats to a person?

Alfred Andreson - June 04, 2018
The majority of gnats and flies are attracted to certain smells, especially fruit and sweet scents.

Many species of gnats and flies are attracted by body heat.
Others are in search of moisture.
Not only are they drawn to perspiration, but also the mucous around your eyes and nose that can be a source of moisture.


Dark Colors attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can see and use their vision to locate targets from a distance. Most of their day-to-day targets will be found in the shade or within foliage, so they are naturally attracted to dark colors. This means that they will be more attracted to people wearing dark clothing than people wearing light clothing.

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Fragrances are known to attract mosquitoes. Avoid perfume, cologne, perfumed shampoos, hand creams, soaps, fabric softeners, detergent, etc. Switch to as many unscented products as you can during the summer to avoid the mosquito bite.

Movement will attract mosquitoes. They can see their victims from within 30 feet by locating the changes in waves of light around them, caused by moving objects.

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Sweat will attract mosquitoes because they need water to reproduce, and they are naturally attracted to areas with higher humidity levels. This includes people who are sweating. Perspiration will also dilute any mosquito repellents that you might have applied; making you more attractive to mosquitoes.

Carbon Dioxide (from your exhaled breath) will attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are attracted by areas that are higher in carbon dioxide (living-breathing animals, humans).
The majority of gnats and flies are attracted to certain smells, especially fruit and sweet scents.

Many species of gnats and flies are attracted by body heat.
Others are in search of moisture.
Not only are they drawn to perspiration, but also the mucous around your eyes and nose that can be a source of moisture.


Dark Colors attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can see and use their vision to locate targets from a distance. Most of their day-to-day targets will be found in the shade or within foliage, so they are naturally attracted to dark colors. This means that they will be more attracted to people wearing dark clothing than people wearing light clothing.

Tip: Excellent insect repellent (no DEET), reviewed by Consumer Reports as the Fisherman’s Formula, won’t harm clothing, fishing line, firearm finishes, sunglasses, or other fabrics, effective up to 8 – 14 hours:
Sawyer Products Premium with 20% Picaridin, Lotion

Fragrances are known to attract mosquitoes. Avoid perfume, cologne, perfumed shampoos, hand creams, soaps, fabric softeners, detergent, etc. Switch to as many unscented products as you can during the summer to avoid the mosquito bite.

Movement will attract mosquitoes. They can see their victims from within 30 feet by locating the changes in waves of light around them, caused by moving objects.

Tip: Extremely effective for application on clothing, will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or outdoor gear, lasts up to 6 weeks (or 6 washings) :
Sawyer Products Premium Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent Spray

Sweat will attract mosquitoes because they need water to reproduce, and they are naturally attracted to areas with higher humidity levels. This includes people who are sweating. Perspiration will also dilute any mosquito repellents that you might have applied; making you more attractive to mosquitoes.

Carbon Dioxide (from your exhaled breath) will attract mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are attracted by areas that are higher in carbon dioxide (living-breathing animals, humans).
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