New research from Virginia Tech has found that which Soap a person uses in the shower could be the reason why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. Experiments found that washing with Dove and Simple Truth increased the attractiveness of some volunteers to mosquitoes, while the smell of Native brand soap tended to deter the insects. The results could not only help people avoid being bitten but could also have implications for mosquito control. However, the researchers said more studies are needed to determine if there are general patterns or rules regarding soap and mosquito preference.

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