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More important diseases that have actually killed people in recent years.
Never heard of West Nile disease? In addition to terrible effects, it can be lethal particularly to infants, the aged and those with health issues. Mosquitoes spread it. Of course that's not the only disease.
Malaria was one thing Florida was known for thru the 1800s until they learned it was by mosquitoes and "scientists" came up with ways to eliminate mosquitoes.
Fortunately, mosquitoes don't travel far from their origins, so it doesn't take much distance of dry cleared land to dramatically reduce how many there are where people are.
Why not check out your county's mosquito spraying schedule for your area. Explore the history of disease and mosquitoes in Florida, including before scientists became involved.