Nearly 110 trillion across the globe.
Timothy C. Winegard. “The mosquito is a nearly universal animal. We have 110 trillion across nearly all of the planet, and we’ve had them for over 100 million years.”
Which Country Has The Highest Mosquito Population?
But, the largest populations of mosquitoes can be found nearly year-round in humid tropical regions in countries like Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and even Australia.
Are Mosquitoes Increasing?
Mosquitos are on the rise. Mosquito populations increased continuously. This increase is most likely due to two factors: increased precipitation across the United States and public concern over mosquito-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile Virus (WNV).
Are Mosquitoes Found All Over The World?
Yes, mosquitoes are found all over the world. They were originally found in the tropics but have spread throughout the world and are now found on all continents except Antarctica.
Would The World End If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
The world would not end if mosquitoes were to go extinct.
In addition to being annoying pests, mosquitoes can also be dangerous vectors for diseases like malaria and dengue fever. If they ceased to exist, we wouldn’t have to worry so much about catching these diseases when we’re outside in warm weather or traveling in tropical regions.
Can Humans Survive Without Mosquitoes?
Yes, humans can survive without mosquitoes.
And while mosquitoes do help pollinate thousands of plants. But Nature that mosquito pollination isn’t critical to any plants humans relies on. “The only thing we could potentially lose is some variety in our diet,” said McAllister. “But there are so many other ways that we get our protein and carbohydrate.”
