July 26, 2025

Spatial and temporal variation in biting midge (Culicoides) abundance in active nest boxes

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Climate change is predicted to enhance biting midge abundance, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases.
Higher average minimum temperatures are linked to greater midge populations and potential host encounters.
The study used sticky traps in blue tit nests to measure midge densities across various temperatures.
These findings underline the need for better understanding host responses to changing vector dynamics under climate change.

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Research shows climate change increases vector density in blue tit nests, suggesting higher pathogen risk.

Nilsson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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