What could be a consequence of a decreased use of pesticides for mosquito control?

A decreased use of pesticides for mosquito control is likely to lead to an increased mosquito population, which can result in a higher incidence of mosquito-borne diseases. Pesticides are often used to manage mosquito populations because they effectively kill adult mosquitoes and reduce the number of larvae developing in stagnant water areas. With fewer pesticides being applied, mosquito survival rates can increase, allowing more mosquitoes to reach maturity and reproduce. This can create conditions conducive to the spread of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and West Nile virus. Therefore, the consequence of reduced pesticide use in this context directly relates to a rise in the number of mosquitoes and an associated increase in the potential for disease transmission to humans and wildlife.