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The Asian tiger mosquito can transmit viruses such as dengue virus.
(Symbolic photo) © Ennio Leanza/KEYSTONE/dpa
There is the first evidence of an Asian tiger mosquito in the district.
The mosquito can transmit viruses.
What citizens now have to consider.
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- In the Fürstenfeldbruck district there is the first confirmed evidence of an Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus).
As the district office reports, it was discovered in Gröbenzell.
The Bruck Health Department was informed
by the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) about the first confirmed catch of such a
species of mosquito , which is not native to the area.
(
By the way: Everything from the region is now also available in our regular
FFB newsletter.)
Asian tiger mosquito in the Fürstenfeldbruck district: Smaller and darker than native species
“The Asian tiger mosquito originally comes from Southeast Asia.
Increasing global trade in goods, tourism and changing climatic conditions are contributing to their increasing spread in Europe,” says the district office’s statement.
Measuring 0.5 to 1 centimeter (about the size of a dime), the Asian tiger mosquito is smaller and darker than most native species.
Their black and white ringed body and black and white ringed legs are characteristic.
It can also be recognized by a white line running down the middle from the head to the chest.
Furthermore, it is characterized by
aggressive stinging behavior
, especially during the day.
Asian tiger mosquito discovered in Gröbenzell: insect can transmit viruses
The Asian tiger mosquito can potentially transmit various
pathogens
such as the dengue, Zika or chikungunya virus.
According to the district office, there is “no specific health risk and no reason for concern” for citizens in the district.
The health department has already informed the affected community of Gröbenzell about the evidence.
Tiger mosquito: measures to prevent spread
The municipality of Gröbenzell is asking citizens to take simple
measures
to prevent the tiger mosquito from spreading.
“This includes, among other things, sealing rain barrels with mosquito nets or lids as well as regularly emptying flower saucers and watering cans to avoid water accumulation,” says the district office’s statement.
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Since the Asian tiger mosquito prefers to lay its eggs in small pools of water, eliminating such possible breeding sites is a route to success.
“The aim is to prevent the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito by establishing a native population and thus also the potential, long-term transmission of pathogens in the district,” emphasizes the district office.
You can find even more current news from the Fürstenfeldbruck district at Merkur.de/Fürstenfeldbruck.