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‘We have created a perfect habitat for the mosquito – and now also for the virus’
According to reports from Muggenradar, the warm and dry summer led to low mosquito nuisance in the Netherlands. However, researcher Arnold van Vliet warns that this does not mean the risk of mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile virus is decreasing. He explains that the environment has become ideal for mosquitoes, which also increases the potential for virus transmission. The article, published on 2026-09-13, highlights ongoing concerns despite fewer nuisance reports.
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