Species go extinct all the time, and the world doesn&#x27;t end. Wiping out one species deliberately will probably not be a disaster. Letting mosquitoes continue to exist is just as likely to &quot;bring along with it an endless string of unforeseen consequences, one that could possibly be worse for humans than the problems we have now&quot; as not doing so.<p>On the other hand, we should probably do some due diligence before deciding to embark on a mosquitocide, just to try and swing the odds in our favour.