Are mosquitos attracted to heat?
No, mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide emitted by humans in our breath and sweat.
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About Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. CO2 is increasing due to the burning of fossil fuels, leading to global warming. Carbon dioxide is often confused with carbon monoxide.
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