The Economist·Thursday, May 28, 2026
Mosquitoes seem to be getting over insect repellent
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Research suggests mosquitoes may be developing resistance to insect repellents by learning to associate the smell with nearby food sources. The Economist reports on this behavioral adaptation in disease-carrying insects.
Claims Made In This Story
Mosquitoes are becoming less responsive to insect repellent
Mosquitoes learn to associate repellent smell with food availability
This represents a form of behavioral adaptation in insects
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Specific studies or researchers cited not provided in headline/description
Timeline of when this adaptation was observed
Geographic scope of the phenomenon
Which repellents are affected
Practical implications for public health
Framing Techniques Detected
Cause-and-effect structure (learning behavior causes reduced effectiveness)
Counterintuitive angle (insects displaying learning capacity)
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