Warming weather in Yukon has also meant there are more types of mosquitoes buzzing around. The role of skin chemistryThough proliferating mosquitoes are bad news from a disease perspective — it's also plain annoying for nature-loving Yukoners. But much of the reason why mosquitoes are drawn to one person over another has to do with more permanent features, like blood type and skin chemistry. If you're crafty, you can also make sure to bring people with Type O blood along for your next outdoors trip. "Particularly if you're standing with a friend who has Type A [blood,] they're certainly going to come munch on the person with Type O," said Peach.

Source: CBC News July 24, 2021 12:00 UTC