Etiqueta 'Mallorca Tiger Mosquitoes'
"I work with the most dangerous animals in the world", says Mallorcan entomologist
"Mosquitoes pose the greatest danger. They don't kill us directly, but they transmit diseases that can kill us."
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"It has a diurnal activity period, essentially from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.". "These are the time intervals in which most bites occur," he adds.
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The best way to cope with a midge or mosquito bite is to wash the affected area immediately with mild soap and water.
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Tiger mosquitoes breed between May and September when there’s usually more rainfall and temperatures are higher.
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