It was in 2004 that the first tiger mosquitoes appeared in France. Since then, the species has continued to multiply and progress in the territory. Now, it colonizes more than half of the country from April to October! And the insect native to Southeast Asia is making a name for itself because it can be dangerous, spreading viral diseases such as chikungunya, dengue or the Zika virus. How to protect yourself from bites? Cyril Hanouna invited the head of a mosquito control company to Do not touch My TVon C8, Monday, May 16, 2022. Alexandre Woog explains that the tiger mosquito mainly attacks during the day. “When it stings, you feel it right away,” he explains. “It stings everywhere – it is better to be covered […] In France, it’s more scary than a tiger because it kills 800,000.” What happens when the tiger mosquito bites? “If you are bitten during the day, get Biseptine [une solution locale pour les plaies peu profondes, ndlr.] emergency. You have 10 minutes to disinfect, as there may be complications. If he bit someone who has dengue fever before, you get dengue fever.” Alexandre Woog warns in particular of the health risks for pregnant women.
How to fight once morest the tiger mosquito? The air conditioning scares him away. “If you use a fan to eat on the terrace, you’re safe. Repellents work well, sockets and lemongrass too.” Another piece of advice (…)
