An computerized ragweed pollen sensor examined within the Montluçon conurbation (Allier)
“Like the entire of Auvergne, the agglomeration of Montluçon is especially affected by ambrosia. To justify her remarks, Audrey Molaire, group counselor, invokes the sale of antihistamines in pharmacies. 6.45% of the inhabitants of the agglomeration of Montluçon purchase these medication really useful for allergic reactions between Might and September, in opposition to for instance 5.04% on the aspect of Vichy. “And ambrosia is probably the most allergenic pollen”, completes the chosen one.
Pollination of ragweed more likely to set off bronchial asthma and allergic reactions has begun
Establish the place the pollen comes from
After a number of years of combating in opposition to this invasive plant, particularly with uprooting campaigns earlier than flowering, the Montluçon group is experimenting in the course of the month of September with an computerized pollen sensor, together with the Nationwide Aerobiological Monitoring Community.
Put in on the roof of the executive metropolis, it’s ready, because of the wind, to determine the place the pollen comes from – which then makes it potential to find the vegetation – and to foretell the danger of allergy from day after day. “It’s thus potential to know the portions of pollen within the subsequent three days”, continues Audrey Molaire.
New actions in 2023
The group advisor says {that a} determination on whether or not or to not make the presence of the automated sensor everlasting might be taken in October. “For 2023, this know-how would have the ability to determine 98% of the pollen current on French territory”, specifies the elected official.
Different actions might be undertaken in the course of the subsequent pollen season: organising a prevention community bringing collectively people and well being professionals or geographic modeling of the consequences of mowing earlier than pollination. “We need to transfer in the direction of revolutionary options for the inhabitants”, feedback Audrey Molaire.
The providers of the agglomeration remind that “each citizen should struggle in opposition to ambrosia, by pulling it out, mowing it or signaling its presence”. Within the latter case, when the world is especially infested, you need to go to the location www.signalement-ambroisie.fr. The report might be communicated to the city corridor involved, which is able to take the mandatory motion to get rid of the vegetation.
Guillaume Bellavoine
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