Light Pollution
The expansion of light pollution across the world’s landscapes could be disrupting the winter dormancy period for mosquitoes and extending the insects’ “biting season.”
Researchers from Ohio State University say exposure to artificial light may delay the insects’ dormancy period, causing them to bite humans and animals later into the fall. “This could be bad for mammals in the short term because mosquitoes are potentially biting us later in the season,” said lead researcher Matthew Wolkoff. But he adds it could also keep the insects from preparing for winter dormancy, reducing their survival rate.
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