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How attractive are you to pesky mosquitoes? Take the quiz to find out.

Mosquitoes don't look at all of us in the same way. Your lifestyle has a big effect on how attractive you are to mosquitoes.

We'll help you rate your insect magnetism and learn which OFF!® products can help protect you and your family from these uninvited guests.

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    Do you perspire a lot when you exercise or work outdoors?

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  2. 2.

    How close is your house to still water, such as a pond, lake or containers that could collect water?

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    Do you fish, camp or hike?

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    Do you use floral or fruity-smelling toiletries?

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    Do you cook outdoors or barbecue during the summer?

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    During the summer, do you typically spend time outdoors in humid areas?

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Did you know?
The more you sweat, the more attention you'll get from unwelcomed mosquitoes. Why? Because they are drawn to the smell of lactic acid, a substance your body emits when you perspire.
Mosquitoes live near and breed in still water, so the closer you live to standing water, the more likely you are to encounter them.
If you're fishing, camping or hiking, be on the lookout. Heavily wooded areas, ponds and lakes are often a breeding ground for annoying mosquitoes.
Those pesky insects may be attracted to fruity and floral fragrances. To help avoid them, skip scented soaps, lotions, perfumes and hair products if you are heading outside.
When you fire up the grill, you should probably expect a few uninvited guests to join you.
When it's humid and warm, you can expect mosquitoes to appear. They can thrive in these types of climates.
Mosquito Secret #1
Mosquito Secret #1

Keep mosquitoes from breeding in your backyard by emptying out buckets, children's pools and other places where rainwater can collect.

Mosquito Secret #2
Mosquito Secret #2

Mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn.

Mosquito Secret #3
Mosquito Secret #3

Mosquitoes may be drawn to people with a larger body frame because they give off more body heat and lactic acid (a substance your body emits when you perspire), two mosquito attractants.

Mosquito Secret #4
Mosquito Secret #4

Wear light-colored clothing because insects are actually more attracted to dark colors.

Mosquito Secret #5
Mosquito Secret #5

Monitor the news for information about current insect conditions and check with local health authorities to see if there is an organized mosquito control program in your area.

Mosquito Secret #6
Mosquito Secret #6

Believe it or not, just breathing can attract mosquitoes. They are drawn to carbon dioxide, which you release when you breathe.

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For the times you spend in your backyard or at the park with your family, try OFF!® FamilyCare.
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OFF!® FamilyCare
For the times you spend in your backyard or at the park with your family, try OFF!® FamilyCare.
Feel-good protection for the entire family!
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You're relatively low on the Mosquit-O-Meter, but mosquitoes are always lurking, so be sure you and your family are protected with insect repellent. Mosquitoes seem to have taken a liking to you. Wow! Mosquitoes love you!

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