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The one country on Earth with no mosquitoes has finally lost that title

Iceland mosquito discovery: Iceland's long-held status as a mosquito-free nation has ended with the discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes. Found in Kiafell, these insects, capable of surviving cold climates, raise questions about potential establishment. While not a health risk, the finding is being monitored as an ecological development.

4 Jun 2026 11:51 pm