Invasive Tropical Mosquito Found Breeding in East London

Experts warn that climate change may facilitate the spread of Aedes aegypti, a mosquito capable of transmitting Zika and dengue viruses, which has been discovered establishing breeding grounds in residential areas of east London.

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Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London

Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say An invasive mosquito capable of transmitting tropical diseases has been found breeding in homes in east London, with warnings that the rapidly warming climate will lead to greater “incursions of invasive mosquitoes”. This is the first time the species has been identified breeding in the UK and the fourth time it has been detected. Continue reading...

By Pippa Neill Environment reporter

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Invasive Tropical Mosquito Found Breeding in East London

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