Mosquitoes are most attracted to a chemical compound present in butter, cheeses and yogurts. Their deterrents can be a chemical found in plants, including cannabis.
A new study suggests that mosquitoes are attracted to butyric acid, which is not only produced by humans but also found in milk or fermented foods.
Researchers learned the key ingredient in human body odor that may be particularly attractive to mosquitoes and the answer can be found in cheeses.
In a study published on Friday with Current Biolog…