Medical Xpress·3 min read·medium
What's the buzz about mosquitoes this year?
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James Shewaga
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Researchers in Saskatchewan are reporting a significant surge in mosquito populations, which are currently well above the 10-year average. Experts attribute the spike to increased precipitation and warmer temperatures, which accelerate the insect's life cycle.
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Increased mosquito activity poses public health risks, particularly regarding the transmission of diseases like the West Nile virus.
by James Shewaga, University of Saskatchewan
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