The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

Categories: North America

In the US state of Wisconsin, a strange natural anomaly has been observed this year — a record number of mosquitoes have been born there, which are flying in clouds around the area. This dominance of insects resembles one of the biblical executions.

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The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

1. What is happening now in the US state of Wisconsin can be called a full-fledged environmental disaster.

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

2. This season, the bell mosquitoes began to breed at an incredible rate. As a result, the dominance of insects resembles one of the biblical executions.

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

3. Wisconsin is home to 56 species of mosquitoes, most of which never bite humans, preferring the blood of birds and amphibians.

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

4. Fortunately, bell mosquitoes are harmless to humans.

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

5. The larvae of this mosquito are usually used as fish food.

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

6. However, now it is impossible to go outside in the evening — it is difficult even to breathe or just talk.

The invasion of mosquitoes in Wisconsin

7. In addition, there is an unpleasant ringing in the air: the mosquito got its name because of the characteristic sound, which is obtained due to the fact that the ringing mosquito flaps its wings at a speed of up to 1000 strokes per second.

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Keywords: Mosquitoes | Insects | USA

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