Scientists Now Report These Colors Attract Mosquitos in MT

BUTTE, MT - Let’s face it: summer in Montana is sacred.

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Between lake days, fire pits, and back porch beers, we’ve earned every second of sunshine.

But there’s one thing we didn’t sign up for (and something I always forget about)—getting eaten alive by mosquitoes the moment we step outside.

It doesn’t matter if you’re at Canyon Ferry, floating the river, or just sitting on a rock with no water nearby at the top of a mountain—those bloodsuckers seem to know exactly where you are and when you're most relaxed.

And no matter how many citronella candles you light or how many times you swipe on bug spray, the bites just keep coming.

What Scientists Are Saying Attracts Mosquitos the Most

Sure, we’ve all tried the home remedies. Toothpaste, fingernail “X” tricks, even that pink Calamine lotion that leaves you looking like you lost a paintball match. At best, these give you a short break from the itch. At worst, you're still the main course at the mosquito buffet.

But here’s something most Montanans haven’t heard before, and it might actually make a difference: researchers say mosquitoes are visually attracted to certain colors.

That’s right—what you wear could be drawing them in. While smell and carbon dioxide still play a role, your outfit might be tipping the scales in their favor.

The Four Colors Mosquitos Are Attracted To

So before you reach for your favorite summer tee or that go-to fishing hat, take a moment to consider this: science has narrowed down four specific colors that mosquitoes love. And if you avoid wearing them? You might just make it through an entire BBQ without being eaten alive.

Ready to know what they are? Let’s break it down.