The Tiger mosquito, or Aedes Albopictus, is a kind of mosquito from Southeast Asia, but which has spread in many regions of the world, including in Europe and France. Here is some information to get to know him better and protect himself from it on a daily basis:
Identification
- Appearance : The tiger mosquito is small and black with white stripes on the legs and the body, hence its name.
- Size : It is generally smaller than other common mosquitoes.
Behavior
- Activity period : It is particularly active during the day, with peaks of activity early in the morning and at the end of the afternoon.
- Laying places : He prefers to lay his eggs in stagnant waters, even in small quantities, as in saucers under flower pots, gutters, used tires, etc.
Health risks
- Maladies : Tiger mosquito can transmit diseases like dengue, chikungunya and zika virus.
- Bite : Its bites can cause skin reactions with itching and swelling.
Prevention
- Elimination of stagnant waters : Regularly empty the containers that can contain stagnant water around your home.
- Protection individual : Use skin repellents, wear long and clear clothes, and install mosquito nets in the windows.
- Vigilance collective : Report the presence of tiger mosquitoes to local health authorities to help monitor and control their spread.
By adopting these measures, you can reduce the risk of bites and help limit the proliferation of tiger mosquito in your environment.
