Mosquito control efforts have led to unintended consequences for ecosystems from "summary" of The Mosquito by Timothy C. Winegard
Mosquito control efforts, while successful in reducing mosquito populations and the spread of diseases such as malaria and Zika, have inadvertently disrupted ecosystems around the world. The widespread use of pesticides, such as DDT, has had far-reaching consequences on not only mosquitoes but also on other organisms within the ecosystem. One of the unintended consequences of mosquito control efforts is the impact on non-target species. Pesticides used to target mosquitoes often end up affecting other insects, such as bees and butterflies, which play crucial roles in pollination. This disruption in the food chain can have cascading effects on the entire ecosystem, leading to declines in biodiversity and ecosystem health. Furthermore, the development of insecticide resistance i...
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