Alert for the arrival of the tiger mosquito

Europe is on alert for the arrival of the "tiger mosquito", capable of transmitting 22 types of virus. Aedes albopictus, popularly known as the "tiger mosquito", was once again the focus of concern in some countries around the world after the species appeared in the Spanish archipelago of Ibiza, since swimming pools at the resort are not treated during the coronavirus pandemic. The insects, which prefer moist air, have been attracted to the pools without attention due to the lack of tourists. This species of mosquito is four times bigger than the one we know traditionally, its bite goes through clothes and, in addition, it is a carrier of viruses such as zika, West Nile and dengue. It takes between 10 and 12 days for the young to gestate. In addition, they attack during the day. Their highly painful bites are so severe that they can cause swelling and even scarring. Translated with www.DeepL.com/… (free version)

• 2020-05-30T03:46:10+00:00
• Duration: 02:19

• mosquitotigre
• Mosquito
• animales
• Animal
• plaga
• Europa

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