Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated with skin acid levels

Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by Flatcircle on Sunday October 23, 2022 @02:46AM (#33305070)

Someone in Southern California needs to figure out how to get rid of the recent explosion in Asian tiger mosquitos that have invaded the region.

It’s crazy how fast it’s happened.

Once the mosquitos start spreading one of the many terrible diseases they can carry the government officials will finally act, after it’s too late to save the first victims of an avoidable problem.

Horrible quality of life issue that should be fixable if the government officials can get their act together soon!

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by soggylaundry on Sunday October 23, 2022 @03:09AM (#33305169)

get a electric mosquito swatter

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by mvid on Sunday October 23, 2022 @03:22AM (#33305222)

They barely work

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by stavros on Sunday October 23, 2022 @04:24AM (#33305447)

I don't know how you're using them, but they're the best $3 I've ever spent. Swat in the general vicinity of the mosquito, it's gone. They're amazing.

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by kelnos on Sunday October 23, 2022 @04:50AM (#33305534)

In cases where you can't actually see the mosquito, sure, but in cases where I've caught a glimpse of it and the swatter was nearby, I've had great success with them.

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by soggylaundry on Monday October 24, 2022 @01:01AM (#33313105)

have you tried fried mosquitoes?

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by amelius on Sunday October 23, 2022 @06:31AM (#33305924)

Or a laser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGjP9SE7tsM

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by danielheath on Sunday October 23, 2022 @03:46AM (#33305321)

You can protect a small area (like a patio) reasonably well by stretching a mesh bag over the front of a box fan (the mosquitos get blown into the bag and can't escape).

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by stavros on Sunday October 23, 2022 @04:25AM (#33305453)

Hm really? They get sucked into the fan? I'd imagine that a bag a fair distance from the fan would be better, as there more volume for them to get caught in the draft.

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by clcaev on Sunday October 23, 2022 @12:16PM (#33308048)

> It’s crazy how fast it’s happened.

They invaded Chicago this summer. Horrible beasts. Unlike native species, they feed during the day (in full sun!), rather than just at dusk. Also, unlike the native species, they did not die on our first cold snap of the year, they remain active well into October.

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Re:Differential mosquito attraction to humans is associated ... by leveraction on Sunday October 23, 2022 @12:57PM (#33308375)

I read your comment and immediately thought 'uh-oh'. If there is some new mosquito in California, they'll be in the southeast in no time. Too late it appears. It's already old news. I guess no one noticed around here as we have so many insects anyways. No point in complaining to the authorities.

https://us.biogents.com/aedes-albopictus-asian-tiger-mosquit...

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