In a typical summer, mosquitoes are a constant nuisance. But this year's dry conditions could offer some relief. However, there might be a different kind of concern.
For two summers in a row, dry winters and springs have kept mosquitoes at bay – and the forecast points to another season with fewer mosquitoes than usual. – The soil moisture in Sweden is extremely low in many places. This in turn means that there are very few mosquitoes, says Anders Lindström, researcher at the Swedish National Veterinary Institute.