Question

Mosquitos are deadly & climate change is increasing the habitable areas for these flying insects.

Answer 1

The World Mosquito Program— a generally reputable source on the subject— explains that climate change is, in fact, increasing not only the "geographical range" of mosquitoes, but also extending the "mosquito season," as extreme climate patterns bolster the insect population's ability to breed in favorable conditions.

Comments

When citing a source it is importantly to be confident in it as the researcher. Using the term “generally reputable” suggests that it may not be credible. Upon further research into the source used to support this claim, I feel as though they just restate the claim and an example of HOW the mosquito season is extended due to climate change would be supportive.

Answer 2

Based on my findings, this claim is correct. The Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) has a blog post explaining how climate control indeed will cause mosquitos to cover more land. In this post, they have a graphic shows the mosquito cover from 2019, and projected for 2050 and 2080. As the graphic switches in time, the land expands that mosquitos are inhabiting. The creators of the graphic, upon searching each name are credible, and range from a researcher at UF, professor at Yale, and more credible people.

https://www.vdci.net/blog/could-climate-change-be-causing-more-mosquitoes/#:~:text=Changes%20in%20temperature%2C%20precipitation%2C%20and,less%20favorable%20for%20mosquito%20breeding.