How Many Mosquitoes Live in the UK?

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Despite their small size, mosquitoes can bite you and leave itchy welts on your skin. They are also able to carry diseases, including Dengue Fever and West Nile Virus. It is estimated that mosquitoes in the UK are active for about six months each year. The majority of them are most active during dusk, but there are some species that are active during daylight hours.

There are more than 30 different species of mosquito in the UK, and most of them have the ability to transmit disease to humans. However, there are some species that are regarded as nuisances and do not carry any diseases.

A female mosquito can lay between 100 and 200 eggs at a time, and needs standing water for them to survive. If you want to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, you should eliminate any standing water, such as ponds, lakes and marshes. You can also use insecticides to kill these critters.

As a result of global travel, malaria has been imported into the UK, increasing the number of cases. It is estimated that there are nearly 2,000 cases of malaria in the UK each year. A study conducted by Liverpool University suggested that the warming of the planet may cause an increase in insects, which could mean they are able to move around more easily.

The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a disease vector that can transmit dengue, Chikungunya, and West Nile Virus to humans. In recent years, it has been found in several areas of southern England.

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