A real buzzkill: Ecological change and the potential threat from mosquitoes
A new study from University College Dublin highlights the potential for invasive mosquito species to reach Ireland due to climate change and global travel. While no exotic species are currently established, the review warns that the risk of mosquito-borne diseases may increase.
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of climate change on local ecosystems is critical for public health preparedness and disease prevention.
Originally from Southeast Asia, the Asian tiger mosquito is small, black, and distinctively striped, and has become one of Europe’s most successful invasive mosquitoes. They are not currently present or established here in Ireland.
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