Spanish lab sterilises mosquitoes as climate change fuels spread of dengue fever
Increasing number of local outbreaks of West Nile virus and dengue in Europe.
The tiger mosquito population is spreading across the Balearics.
The tiger mosquito population is spreading across the Balearics.
Palma council takes to the air to battle mosquitoes
They bite at any time of the day, including the night.
Top trick to keep the mosquitoes away this summer
This method is less harmful to households with small children or pets.
"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."
The Korean bush mosquito.
The Korean bush mosquito.
Mallorca is being plagued by mosquitoes
“It’s only a matter of time before these plagues arrive.”
Mosquito plague in Mallorca to continue deep into autumn
Due to the hot and humid climate on the island they are currently multiplying.
New App to help control mosquitoes.
New App to help control mosquitoes.
New App to help control mosquitoes.
New App to help control mosquitoes.
New Health Ministry app to monitor mosquitoes launched in Mallorca
Dynamic risk maps will be produced to enable a faster and more efficient response to mosquito-related health problems.
Top tips to fight the "Tiger Mosquito"
"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.
Mosquito Madness
The best way to cope with a midge or mosquito bite is to wash the affected area immediately with mild soap and water.
Preventing mosquito reproduction at a Mallorca wetland
Preventing mosquito reproduction at Ses Fontanelles.
Preventing mosquito reproduction in Playa de Palma wetland
A larvicide kills only mosquito larvae; it doesn't affect other insects.
A tiger mosquito
A tiger mosquito.
Health
Tourists making unnecessary visits to health centres
Tourists don't normally need to have to go to a health centre if they have mosquito bites.
Health
Calm called for following first probable case of Zika in Majorca
The ministry says that there is a very low risk of transmission because of comparatively low mosquito numbers and activity at this time of the year.
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