Invasive plants may be boosting mosquito numbers in lower-income areas

Recent studies indicate that invasive trees in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods of Baltimore and Washington D.C. are contributing to a rise in mosquito populations. The nonnative leaves serve as an excellent nourishment source for mosquito larvae, promoting faster growth and larger size, which ultimately enhances their ability to transmit diseases. This finding underscores the significance of plant quality over quantity in managing mosquito outbreaks.

By TOI World Desk