IronTest Lab+FollowFrom one female mosquito to 2,000 in no timeOne male and one female hook up, and the female drops 200–300 eggs at a shot. She can do that six to eight times in her life—every round another 200–300 eggs. Drop a single couple into your backyard and you’re looking at a thousand-plus extra mosquitoes. That’s why they seem to appear out of nowhere—probably just hatched in some damp corner and took off! #FunFact #MosquitoAlert 00Share
Kristi Key+FollowMosquitoes Are Getting Scarier—Here’s WhyDid you know mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animals? One North Carolina dad shared how his 5-year-old son got super sick from a mosquito bite—three ER trips later, it turned out to be La Crosse virus. The wild part? Climate change is making things worse, with more mosquitoes popping up in new places. Some kids can even get brain damage from these bites. Experts are working on new ways to stop the spread, but I’m definitely stocking up on bug spray! #MosquitoAlert #ClimateChange #HealthNews #Health #BodyHealth00Share
Chris Lyons+FollowWest Nile Virus Hits the UK?!West Nile virus has officially been found in UK mosquitoes for the first time ever—yep, the same bug-borne illness that's already a big deal in Europe. Scientists say rising temps are letting these viruses spread to new places, and it’s not just West Nile—diseases like dengue are popping up in unexpected spots too. The UK is ramping up mosquito checks and giving docs new guidelines. Pro tip: plant citronella or lavender to keep those biters away! #WestNileVirus #MosquitoAlert #ClimateChange #Health21Share
