The Anses (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire alimentation, environment, labour) launches Saturday, June 20, a campaign against the tiger mosquito. Small in size, black and white, this invasive insect is present in sixty French overseas departments and transmits diseases such as dengue fever, and Zika. Native to the tropical forests of South-East Asia, the tiger mosquito is established in France since 2004, brought by the human activities, in particular the international trade of tires.
It can transmit to humans diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. The Anses is launching a campaign to identify him and report his presence on the site signalement-moustique.anses.fr. “In order to avoid errors, the site guide users to using photos, as well as three issues : the mosquito identified is it small in size ? Is it black and white ? Does he have a device downthrust ? “says Anses. Another characteristic is that it stings rather the day. It develops particularly in urban and suburban areas and thrives in water tanks or containers : vases, pots, trays…
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To combat its proliferation, it must be emptied on a regular basis the saucers under the flower pots, put the containers away from rain, cover the tins for recovery of rainwater with mosquito nets and introducing fish in the ponds certification that will eat the larvae. It is also advisable to maintain your garden and to protect yourself with long clothing, loose and light, mosquito nets and repellents.
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