Guanli Fu

Hainan Institute of Biotechnology, Haikou, 570100, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Journal of Mosquito Research, 2026, Vol. 16, No. 1   
Received: 06 Feb., 2026    Accepted: 09 Mar., 2026    Published: 19 Mar., 2026

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Mosquito populations in tropical environments exhibit marked seasonal dynamics shaped by climatic variability, habitat availability, and human disturbance. This paper examines how temperature, rainfall, humidity, and ecological conditions influence temporal changes in mosquito abundance and distribution, with particular attention to the relationship between seasonal patterns and habitat characteristics. Both natural habitats, such as wetlands, ponds, and vegetated areas, and artificial habitats, including urban containers, drainage systems, and domestic water storage sites, are considered in order to understand their roles in sustaining mosquito breeding and survival. The study also explores species-specific responses to environmental drivers, showing that different mosquito taxa vary in their seasonal peaks and habitat preferences. In addition, the paper reviews commonly used field sampling methods, statistical analyses, and spatial tools such as geographic information systems and remote sensing for monitoring mosquito populations and identifying high-risk habitats. The findings highlight that seasonal mosquito dynamics in tropical regions are closely linked to habitat heterogeneity and environmental change, which together affect the risk of vector-borne disease transmission. A better understanding of these interactions can support more targeted habitat management and seasonally optimized mosquito control strategies for improving public health outcomes in tropical settings.

Mosquito populations; Tropical environments; Seasonal dynamics; Habitat characteristics; Vector control