Rain or shine, deadly mosquitoes are on the move
Hotter temperatures and heavy rainfall coupled with climate change are perfect breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito that spreads Dengue Fever. While many people enjoy warmer temperatures, basking in the sun, so do the Aedes mosquitoes which spread dengue fever. He well developed at temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures mean increased rates of female Aedes mosquito bites, increasing the risk of disease transmission. The same higher temperatures accelerate the spread of mosquito-borne viruses. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Both the increase in temperature and precipitation stemming from climate change will develop geographic distribution of dengue fever — increased temperatures shorten the mosquito breeding life cycle, and more rainfall provides mosquitoes with more places to breed and the humidity they need to thrive. Researchers in Malaysia now home mosquito trap trial to help solve the problem after other methods such as spraying bec...