Fewer Bites: How Hot Weather Is Reducing Houston's Mosquito Population
The sweltering summer heat in Houston may be an annoyance to residents, but there’s an unlikely benefit - fewer mosquito bites. A new study from Rice University and the Harris County Public Health Department found that hotter temperatures in recent years have reduced mosquito populations in the Houston area. As temperatures rise, the life cycle of mosquitos speeds up, giving them less time to feed and reproduce. This has led to declining mosquito numbers over the last several decades. While clim
