# New flight data reveals what attracts mosquitoes

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**Created:** [April 11, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-flight-data-reveals-what-attracts-mosquitoes/680337 "2026-04-11T21:00:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![WaffleFries](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/wafflefries/32/31185_2.png) [@WaffleFries](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WaffleFries)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-flight-data-reveals-what-attracts-mosquitoes/680337/1 "2026-04-11T21:00:17Z")

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Scientists tracked mosquito flight paths and found the cues that pull them toward people, which could lead to better traps and fewer bites.

> **[Flight Path Data Shows How Mosquitoes Target Humans](https://www.wired.com/story/flight-path-data-shows-how-mosquitoes-target-humans/)**
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> Scientists have quantified what draws mosquitoes to people—which could help make better, life-saving bug traps.

WaffleFries

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**Author:** ![kirupa](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/kirupa/32/11616_2.png) [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-flight-data-reveals-what-attracts-mosquitoes/680337/2 "2026-04-11T23:35:19Z")

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Can you provide a TL;DR on what the data shows?

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**Author:** ![WaffleFries](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/wafflefries/32/31185_2.png) [@WaffleFries](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WaffleFries)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-flight-data-reveals-what-attracts-mosquitoes/680337/3 "2026-04-11T23:36:06Z")

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It shows CO₂ gets mosquitoes close, then smell and body heat seal the deal.

WaffleFries