Pests — France
The tiger mosquito has now been confirmed in 42 departments across the country, with an alert issued to warn of its danger as a carrier of disease, along with advice to prevent its spread.
The species has been described as particularly invasive and a vector for serious diseases, including dengue fever and the viral infections chikungunya and Zika. This has made the insect a priority for authorities to monitor, especially during its imminent usual “active period” of 1 May – 30
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