Mosquitoes have reached Iceland.Mosquitos have been detected on Icelandic soil for the first time on record.Up until 2025, Iceland was one of the only places on the planet that didn’t have a mosquito population thanks to its inhospitable climate and lack of stagnant water. The only other mosquito-free haven is now Antarctica.In May 2025, Iceland recorded its hottest ever day, with temperatures climbing to a staggering 26.6°C, while regions of the country saw temperatures more than 10°C above average during spring.It is feared this rapid warming may allow the infamous insect to survive in the country and establish itself across the nation’s marshes and ponds.Science and facts💡
Mosquitoes have reached Iceland.Mosquitos have been detected on Icelandic soil for the first time on record.Up until 2025, Iceland was one of the only places on the planet that didn’t have a mosquito population thanks to its inhospitable climate and lack of stagnant water. The only other mosquito-free haven is now Antarctica.In May 2025, Iceland recorded its hottest ever day, with temperatures climbing to a staggering 26.6°C, while regions of the country saw temperatures more than 10°C above average during spring.It is feared this rapid warming may allow the infamous insect to survive in the country and establish itself across the nation’s marshes and ponds.Science and facts💡
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