Tiger mosquitoes: a fight against the invasion in the Upper Rhine area!

Tiger mosquitoes: a fight against the invasion in the Upper Rhine area!

Speyer, Deutschland - The Asian tiger mosquito, an aggressive insect of only about six millimeters, has caused a significant alarm in Germany. As Propplante , masses of these invasive species were found in 38 new municipalities. The Situation presented the KABS (municipal working group to combat the mosquitoes) with great challenges, because in the 89 member communities the tiger mosquito appeared in 47 communities, which requires increased control. The association announced that they start a public campaign and renew its website in order to bring the citizens closer to the correct use of the situation.

flood and mosquito plague

The weather played this vigorous bloodsucker in the cards: After an extraordinary flood situation in May and June 2024, there was a mass appearance that was not only the upper Rhine. The KABS was challenged to make 90 percent of the domestic mosquitoes harmless - and this succeeded! Despite the difficult conditions, many breeding grounds, which are located in flower coasters and other water accumulation, had to be combated from the air. As can be read in another report by Kabs , the determination of suitable control measures is decisive by the end of January for preparations and recruitment Season in April.

The experts fear that the situation could still be tightened by the coming year, since the conditions for further spread due to the moist spring and summer months were optimal. The association tirelessly fights the spread of the tiger mosquito, which not only affects the quality of life in affected communities, but also brings health risks. Proven control strategies are now on the agenda - the race against time has started!