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'Surge in Mosquitoes' Could Hit the UK Soon as Warning over Bites Issued
Experts say standing water and rising temperatures could help mosquitoes breed, while around 2,000 imported malaria cases are recorded each year.
- The Met Office and experts warn of a potential mosquito surge across Britain following recent heatwaves and heavy June rainfall. Weather conditions are currently "perfect" for the insects to breed, prompting health advisories.
- June's rainfall, following a dry May, provided standing water for mosquito breeding, while rising temperatures accelerate egg hatching. Dr Mojca Kristan, assistant professor in medical entomology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , noted warmth is essential.
- To protect yourself from bites, Kristan advises wearing insect repellent and covering skin with long sleeves, plus wearing socks in the evening as mosquitoes frequently target ankles.
- While serious mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya are not currently endemic in Britain, experts warn they could take hold in the coming years. Invasive species eggs have been detected despite absence of established populations.
- Modelling studies suggest that by the 2060s, the climate in London and surrounding areas will likely support the transmission of dengue fever. Climate change continues making Britain a more attractive environment for disease-carrying mosquitoes.
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Experts have warned the ongoing heatwave is creating the perfect conditions for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites and infections.The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.7C at Merryfield, Somerset, on Thursday afternoon, provisionally making it the UK’s hottest June day on record, with more hot weather on the way.The new high surpasses both the previous record set on Wednesday, when temperatures reached 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, …
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