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Mosquitoes have now reached Iceland, so everywhere in Europe’s now got ‘em.

The Weather Channel, along with other news sources, reports that Iceland, which heretofore was mosquito-free, now has mosquitoes. Come next summer, you may want some insect repellent, especially near lakes or other wetter places. https://weather.com/news/climate/news/2025-10-21-mosquitoes-found-in-iceland-for-first-time

That leaves Antarctica (and maybe also the Faroe Islands) as the last place on Earth without those nasty bloodsuckers!

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I heard that the other day. We go there quite often, so I guess we may have to pack our bug nets on future trips.

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While there are no mosquitoes in the Faroe Islands, summer months can bring out midges. And anyone who has been in the Highlands of Scotland can tell you, midges are just as annoying.