Stop the unfold of the tiger mosquito

BIODIVERSITY An consciousness marketing campaign on the tiger mosquito is led by ARS Occitanie and the CPIE du Rouergue. The target is to keep away from the presence of the species all yr spherical, particularly in heated greenhouses.

Learn how to acknowledge it? Typically we do not hear it, we do not see it, it would not fly very excessive and largely stings the calves, ”explains Fabien Prades, surroundings animator on the CPIE du Rouergue. The robotic portrait drawn up by the technician is that of the true spoilsport of the summer time interval, the tiger mosquito.

To combat in opposition to the unfold of the species on the territory of the area, ARS Occitanie, at the side of the member buildings of the Graine community within the departments, organizes awareness-raising actions. “The “A tiger within the backyard heart” undertaking is carried out in partnership with professionals within the sector, continues Fabien Prades, accountable for the system on the CPIE. We intervene within the backyard facilities that so want by finishing up a prognosis of the greenhouses to search out the breeding websites after which we suggest options. »
Initiated final yr within the precedence departments, the “A tiger within the backyard centre” scheme has simply began in Aveyron. For its premiere, it was at Level Vert in Millau that the CPIE was acquired. “The first goal of the system is to keep away from the year-round presence of tiger mosquitoes in heated greenhouses,” remembers the technician.

Combat the unfold

Along with working with backyard heart employees, the CPIE gives 5 days of public consciousness stands. “To seek out out who the tiger mosquito is and provides the principle actions to stop its proliferation,” provides Fabien. As a result of the tiger mosquito, on the rise within the area, is a species “deemed to be aggressive”. To have the ability to lay eggs, feminine mosquitoes should suck for a minute and a half, which explains the numerous bites of the species. As well as, they will lay in solely 5 milliliters of water and every clutch can comprise as much as 200 eggs. “They lay 4 to 5 instances of their life, estimated at two months, specifies the facilitator. From the state of larva to mosquito the aquatic section lasts a median of 5 days. The tiger mosquito, which travels between 150 and 200 meters most in its lifetime, most frequently stays close to its birthplace, which explains the localized proliferation in sure neighborhoods. “All this prevention is carried out as a result of mosquitoes are vectors of illnesses, specifically dengue fever, zika and chikungunya, explains Fabien Prades. In Aveyron we’re not affected by clusters of those illnesses however the ARS is eager to lift consciousness of the dangers and ensures elevated surveillance of the tiger mosquito between Could and September. »

To stop the proliferation of mosquitoes, easy gestures are reminded, reminiscent of avoiding leaving stagnant water, placing sand within the saucers, a mosquito web on the water collectors… Current Friday and Saturday within the metropolis of gloves, Fabien Prades will return on September 23 and 24 to speak to the general public and share his recommendation and ideas for spending a summer time as protected as doable in opposition to the tiger mosquito.