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.
Balearics on tiger mosquito alert
“The risk is very present in the Balearics and we must consider it very seriously.”
Palma council takes to the air to battle mosquitoes
They bite at any time of the day, including the night.
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.
Tiger mosquito eggs
Tiger mosquito eggs
A tiger mosquito
A tiger mosquito.
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Tiger mosquito heads north
In Inca, the town hall is seeking to take measures to prevent a further spreading and to try and eradicate them.
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Palma council needs your help in battle against the tiger mosquito
In 80% of cases the tiger mosquito is to be found in private areas, such as homes.
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Tiger mosquito advice: don’t keep containers of water
One of the most important means of control is to avoid keeping water in containers.
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