How Mosquitoes Track Down Humans?
Mosquitoes track down humans using a combination of sensory cues. They detect the carbon dioxide (CO2) we exhale from up to 50 meters away, which alerts them to a nearby human. Additionally, they are attracted to body heat, moisture, and the scent of human skin, especially compounds like lactic acid. These signals guide mosquitoes toward their target, making them highly efficient at locating and biting humans, which is why they are effective disease vectors.