by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Nov 15, 2025 | Mosquito control
Each individual has a unique olfactory signature, shaped by skin microbiota, sweat and volatile compounds emitted by the skin. These invisible odors play a central role inattracting mosquitoes, which detect certain molecules produced by skin bacteria.Understanding how...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Oct 30, 2025 | Mosquito control
In summer, the beer flows and the mosquitoes swarm. But what if it’s not a coincidence? Do you imagine yourself as an irresistible target, simply after a glass ofalcohol? Researchers have measured it: volunteers saw their “mosquito attractiveness”...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Oct 15, 2025 | Mosquito control
Imagine coming home after a day in the sun: stinging skin, repellent scent, tingling questions. DEET protects you for hours, yes. What about natural essential oils? Fragrant, attractive, but how solid is their shield against the most aggressive mosquitoes? Each...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Sep 30, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
In the Balearic Islands, winters are getting milder and milder – average winter temperatures range from 8°C to 15°C, enabling some mosquitoes to survive and even be active longer than in the past. Climate change is extending the mosquito season on the...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Sep 15, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
When the warm weather arrives, the combined application of sunscreen and insect repellent spray becomes a reflex for many holidaymakers, parents and outdoor enthusiasts. But is this double protection really effective? A recent CNRS study, published in the journal...
