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Mosquitoes Evolving Resistance in Wake County | Raleigh News
Mosquitoes in Wake County are evolving into super-resistant pests, with a deadly mutation spreading rapidly—jumping from near zero in 2016 to over 80% in 2023. The culprit? Overuse of insecticides in wealthier neighborhoods, which unintentionally breed tougher bugs. These tiger mosquitoes, capable of carrying dengue and Zika, could soon render our bug sprays useless. But there’s hope: since they breed in tiny pools of standing water, eliminating those—like in plant saucers or buckets—can break their cycle. Scientists say it’s not too late—if we change habits and rotate pest control, we can…
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