Americans warned US is just weeks away from invasion by 'world's deadliest insect'
the-sun.com • • health
Key Points:
- A swarm of mosquitoes, the world’s deadliest insect, could arrive in parts of the US as early as March, months earlier than usual.
- Mosquitoes are responsible for over half of deaths caused by malaria, with an estimated 610,000 deaths in 2024 according to the World Health Organization.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a warm spring and summer, which may increase mosquito populations due to favorable breeding conditions.
- Experts note that heavy winter precipitation could create wetter areas that facilitate mosquito breeding, but recent freezing temperatures and snow might reduce their numbers.
- Predicting mosquito population trends remains complex, as contrasting climate factors may either boost or hinder their seasonal emergence.
