Wednesday 28 August 2024

How Tire Piles, Heat, and Population Density Drive Mosquito Abundance

A large pile of old, used car tires is scattered on the ground in an outdoor area. Some tires are stacked on top of each other, while others lie flat. A partially visible train with graffiti is in the background.

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Researchers in Louisiana investigate how discarded tires intersect with socioeconomic factors such as population density, income, and urban heat islands to contribute to mosquito-borne disease—with varying results among three key mosquito species. [Read more]

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