Why are there so many mosquitoes and midges in the south of Belarus?

In the Gomel region of Belarus, black flies and mosquitoes do not give rest to the local residents, both people and animals suffer. However, insects also help make video content in social networks.

The sky is covered with clouds of black flies and mosquitoes, they also clung to the windows in shopping malls and attacked the cars. "Spring-2023" in Gomel region has already made its mark in TikTok. It sets fashion trends for sprays that protect against insects, and changes perfume fragrances to sprays against bites. It's also spreading the word of how to make an insect repellent at home.

The reason of the activity of insects

So why is there such a peak of activity of gnats and mosquitoes in the Gomel Кegion? Experts blame recent floods and a sharp warming. The laid larvae survive better in water.

All bloodsuckers can spread infections and other parasites. Belarus is also home to six species of malarial mosquitoes. If a mosquito bites you, it is definitely a female. Otherwise, the most dangerous ones are difficult to determine just by appearance. So a new species of malarial mosquito on our territory scientists were identified only after careful examination.