Alarm in Linz: Asian mosquitoes spread out and bring diseases!

Alarm in Linz: Asian mosquitoes spread out and bring diseases!

Linz, Österreich - in Linz, the risk of invasive mosquito species accepts alarming proportions! According to a current study by the magistrate, the Asian bush mosquito and the Asian tiger mosquito are spreading rapidly. These blood-sucking insects can transmit potentially dangerous diseases such as dengue fever, Zika and West Nile fever. The examination, which was carried out at six selected locations in the summer of 2024, showed that the Asian bush mosquito in 63.7 percent and the Asian tiger mosquito in 32.4 percent of the positive samples was demonstrated. Critical, a massive increase in the tiger mosquito was recorded towards the end of summer, which further increases the concern for public health.

reinforced vector management

Health City Councilor Michael Raml (FPÖ) warned that insect bites are not only annoying, but can also lead to the transfer of serious diseases. In order to protect the Linz population from these health risks, the city relies on integrated vector management. This includes regular monitoring, targeted elimination of breeding sites and environmentally friendly control measures. The city of Linz will continue to monitor the occurrence of these dangerous mosquito species and, if necessary, initiate further preventive steps in order to identify and minimize a possible health threat early on, such as The study carried out as part of an ovitrap monitoring underlines that invasive mosquito species in Linz are already reality. The results are a clear call for security: the city will work closely with scientific experts and the population in order to protect the health of its citizens as best as possible, so . The summer of 2024 let the alarm bells ring - it is high time to act!