2023-06-21 19:36:13
Posted on 06/21/2023 21:08 Updated on 06/21/2023 21:36
Video length: 2 mins.
France 2 Article written by N.Tabouri, MC.Delouvrié, O.Martin, B.Parayre, D.Breysse, C.Alphonse – France 2
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Few departments of France are not invaded by mosquitoes, in particular the tiger, carrier of dengue fever, Zika or Chikungunya. But solutions exist to repel them, and spend a serene summer.
A simple flower pot changed the life of this family. For the past year, mosquitoes have hardly been invited at aperitif time. A moment that parents and children take full advantage of, those who have often had to retreat. “We took out the little lemongrass thing. We sprayed the children with chemicals”, specifies Benjamin Pappo, father. In the flowerpot, a net traps mosquitoes. Insects are attracted to gas, which mimics the smell and human breath.
A prize of 1,200 euros
The trap eliminates 95% of mosquitoes within a radius of 15 meters. However, the device has a cost: around 1,200 euros, in addition to the price of the gas cylinder. The couple did not hesitate. “This is no longer a topic”, specifies Gaëlle Pappo, mother.
Among these insects is the tiger mosquito, which has become a scourge in France. It is now present in 71 departments. However, this insect is a carrier of Chikungunya. To fight once morest this virus, a vaccine is being put in place. The tests look promising. This vaccine might be marketed in France from January 2025, if the tests are successful.
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