The Aedes albopictus mosquito is a mosquito native to Asia which has been established for many years in certain French overseas departments. In metropolitan France, this mosquito has settled and developed significantly in the departments of Alpes-Maritimes (since 2004), Haute-Corse (2006), Corse du Sud and Var (2007) and, very recently, in some districts of Marseille. This mosquito is a particularly harmful species but is also capable, under certain conditions, of transmitting diseases such as dengue or chikungunya.
As of yet, there are no reported cases of these two diseases in the South of France, but the Department of Health is keen to alert people residing in the South of France so that they around and in their habitat is potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
A simple gesture: eliminate stagnant water! Found in the saucers of flower pots, vases or gutters, mosquito larvae are particularly fond of these spaces, real cozy nests for their development.
