So why do these flies never end? How many mosquitoes in the world manage to bother each of us? It seems that there are quite a lot of them…
Let’s introduce the world of mosquitoes and learn the essential details about them.
Mosquitoes are actually one of the most dangerous creatures in the world.
Mosquitoes that usually live in watery areas as they need an environment where they can lay their eggs safely; It prefers swamps, forests and grasslands. In addition to these, it goes without saying that they also roam in urban environments.
Especially Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are among the countries with the highest number of mosquito species in the world. But when it comes to diseases, the most affected regions are Asia, Africa and South America. Here, diseases such as West Nile Virus, Yellow Fever, Malaria, Zika Virus and Dengue Fever caused by mosquitoes also kill hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Let’s get to our main topic. How many mosquitoes are there in the world?
According to estimates, there are about 110 trillion mosquitoes living on earth today. That’s almost 16,000 mosquitoes per person!
When there are many different types in question, the number we encounter is 3,500. 175 of these species continue to live and breed in the USA. In addition, mosquitoes found here; It is divided into three types, Aedes, Anopheles, and Cules.
Although Aedes originally lived in the tropics, over time they spread all over the world and are found on all continents except Antarctica. This species is also responsible for the spread of Dengue Fever.
Anopheles species are also known as the main carriers of malaria in the world, but interestingly, species living in the USA do not transmit this disease. Culex, on the other hand, is often called the house mosquito, but they are not as innocent as they are known. According to research, the Culex species is largely responsible for the transmission of diseases such as West Nile Virus and Encephalitis.
How about we completely destroy these creatures that turn our nights into nightmares?
In fact, this issue is highly controversial. Some experts suggest that in the scenario where mosquitoes disappear completely, ecosystems will be severely disrupted. Others state that mosquitoes are not among the indispensable links in the food chain and that their place can be filled by some creatures.
So what are your thoughts on this?
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