Climate
Fewer mosquitoes due to heat and drought, but faster spread of West Nile virus
This summer saw relatively little nuisance from mosquitoes, reports the website Nature Today. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) attribute this to the recent extreme drought and high temperatures. The conditions have likely reduced mosquito populations, but experts warn that these same factors may accelerate the spread of the West Nile virus. The findings highlight a shift in mosquito activity patterns in the Netherlands during the summer of 2026, with potential public health implications.
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