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Study Reveals Mosquito Magnet: Beer Drinkers and Bed-Sharers

9/13/2025

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Story summary

A study at the 2023 Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands explored factors influencing mosquito attraction to attendees.
Beer drinkers, bed-sharers, and those not using sunscreen attracted more mosquitoes.
Participants answered questions on health and hygiene while mosquitoes were tested in a controlled environment.
Beer drinkers were 44% more appealing to mosquitoes than non-drinkers.
Sunscreen use decreased attraction, while cannabis users also drew more mosquitoes.

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Story summary

A study at the 2023 Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands explored factors influencing mosquito attraction to attendees.
Beer drinkers, bed-sharers, and those not using sunscreen attracted more mosquitoes.
Participants answered questions on health and hygiene while mosquitoes were tested in a controlled environment.
Beer drinkers were 44% more appealing to mosquitoes than non-drinkers.
Sunscreen use decreased attraction, while cannabis users also drew more mosquitoes.