Why Is There So Many Mosquitoes?
WouterThousands of people die each year from diseases spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes carry yellow fever, West Nile virus, dengue fever and chikungunya. In the US, there are over 200 mosquito species, each of which transmits a different disease.
The mosquito season starts in the spring and continues through the fall. The mosquito breeding season is influenced by several factors, including temperature, rainfall and the timing of rainfall. If rainfall increases during the breeding season, there will be an increased number of mosquitoes.
Aedes mosquitoes are known to cause yellow fever and chikungunya. They also spread dengue and Zika virus. There are a number of different diseases that mosquitoes can carry and spread, but malaria is the most deadly.
Several studies have demonstrated that the climate change is causing insect ranges to shift northward. This has caused a significant increase in the number of mosquitoes and disease in the United States and Canada.
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), there are about 200 mosquito species in the United States. These are divided into two groups based on genetics. These are autogenous and anautogenous species. The differences between the two groups allow for more genetic variability and increased transmission of pathogens.
The NPMA predicts an increase in mosquito populations in the Northeast and Southeast. They also anticipate an increase in the populations of mosquitoes in the Great Lakes region.
There are a number of ways to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Water is the main need for mosquitoes. They need a source of water and standing water to lay eggs. A house that is near water will have a higher concentration of mosquitoes than a house without.
