Tiger mosquitoes now everywhere in France after spreading to Normandy
Tiger mosquitoes now everywhere in France after spreading to Normandy
Health authorities in the northern region of Normandy have recorded the presence of tiger mosquitoes – an invasive species that is now ubiquitous in mainland France. The biting insects, native to Asia,…
I hate those little bastards
After encountering blackfly in Strasbourg last year and having legs covered in blistered bites I don't have as much hatred for the tiger mosquito, at least the reaction to those bites is minimal
Oh yeah, there's definitely worse
Still hate them
A tiger mosquito?
Science has gone too far.
is this because of climate change?
Yes. Cold winters kill these mosquitos, and winters are not that cold anymore.
We are having an explosion of dengue cases in Latin America propagated by that mosquito, it is not a nice disease and immunity doesn't really work, depending on your luck. Good luck everyone!
Heck, the invasion of Normandy 2, electric boogaloo
Is it still being implemented? This awesome article is from 2022.
I just tried to look for newer hits, but I keep getting articles from 2022 (though several from Nature)
I wish that anti-mosquito laser was on the market
Looks like I'm eating crow, thanks for the article. Looks like I have to call my vet and pediatrician since it's been getting warmer around here.