Tuesday 24 May 2022

Snow-Covered Tires Help Invasive Mosquitoes Survive Cold Winters | Entomology Today

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Abandoned car tires are known for providing attractive egg-laying sites for mosquitoes, but new research shows that tires—especially when covered in snow—also insulate mosquito eggs from harsh winter temperatures.

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