Invasive trees in low-income US neighbourhoods linked to rising mosquito numbers

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Recent studies have found that invasive, non-native trees in lower-income areas of Baltimore and Washington D.C. are fuelling growth in local mosquito populations. The leaves of these invasive species provide high-quality nutrition for mosquito larvae, enabling them to grow faster and larger than usual. Larger mosquitoes are considered more capable of spreading diseases, raising public health concerns for affected communities. Researchers say the findings highlight that the type of plant matter, not just the amount, plays a critical role in mosquito population dynamics.

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