Iceland was one of the only mosquito-free places in the world, at least according to its records. Not anymore. By Amelia Nierenberg Iceland lost the distinction this month of being one of the last ...

Iceland, one of the last places on Earth to be free of mosquitoes, recorded its first sighting this month. Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects. With its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Until recently, Iceland was the only country in the world to be free ...

Iceland has long been known as the only habitable place in the world free from mosquitoes. (Antarctica is also mosquito-free, but is not habitable to humans). The Nordic country has been spared from ...

Iceland is preparing for a huge tourism boom after witnessing a record-breaking number of visitors so far this year. Known as “the land of fire and ice”, the Nordic country has become famed for its ...

Iceland has witnessed 1.8 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2025 despite reports that its appeal has ‘slumped’. Iceland is preparing for a huge tourism boom after witnessing a ...

Mosquitoes are one of the most pervasive pests on Earth. Over the species’ 217-million-year history, they have spread far and wide, with only the frigid temperatures of Antarctica and some parts of ...

Iceland’s frozen, inhospitable winters have long protected it from mosquitoes, but that may be changing. This week, scientists announced the discovery of three mosquitoes — marking the country’s first ...

Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time in what scientists say could be a sign of a rapidly warming climate. Iceland was one of the only two places in the world that were considered ...

For the first time ever, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland as warming temperatures make the frozen country more hospitable for the bloodsuckers. The idyllic Scandinavian isle was previously ...

Mosquitoes have been found for the first time in Iceland, a country which was previously known for its mosquito-free status. The discovery came after an unusually warm spring, which saw temperatures ...