5 reasons why you may get bit by a mosquito Malaria carrying mosquitoes are attracted to pregnant women twice as much as they're non-pregnant women. Mosquitoes may be less attracted to people with different types of bacteria on their skin. People who like to drink are more attractive to mosquitoes than those who are sober. Getting sweaty will increase the likelihood you are bit by a mosquito due to the lactic acid buildup. Mosquitoes are attracted to people with type O blood.