With the onset of the warm season, we all suffer from mosquitoes: we use special lotions, burn cartridges that get rid of them, and do our best to get rid of annoying insects. But, as it turned out, there is a country free from mosquitoes in the world. “DIP” will tell you more about it.
Mosquitoes are by far the deadliest animals on earth, spreading diseases that kill an estimated 830,000 people each year in Africa, South America, Central America, Mexico, and much of Asia. However, few people know that there are no mosquitoes at all in distant picturesque Iceland.
Iceland is undoubtedly one of the most amazing countries in the world. Fantastic nature, culture, and history make the small island so unique. There are incredible waterfalls, one of the largest glaciers in Europe, active volcanoes, and the Northern Lights. But there are no mosquitoes here.
There are two theories about why there are no mosquitoes in Iceland. It is most likely that the country’s weather conditions are simply unfavorable for mosquitoes. Although mosquitoes can withstand the low temperatures of the Arctic winter, they are unable to adapt to the Icelandic weather. Three major touches of frost during the year make it impossible for mosquitoes to breed in any lake in Iceland. Before they are ripe to breed, the cold comes again, freezing the water they must come out of.
Mosquitoes need certain conditions to reproduce. They can breed in hot and humid environments, but at the same time, they can live in cold climates. The Icelandic environment, however, is too unstable for them, and these insects cannot survive.
Another theory is that the water and soil in Iceland are chemically unfriendly to mosquitoes. However, global warming is constantly causing climate change. This may also affect the occurrence of mosquitoes in Iceland. The average air temperature is rising, and new species of insects have appeared in Iceland. These were not there before. In this scenario, mosquitoes will soon be able to breed in Iceland as well.