Tiger mosquito: four tips to protect yourself

When summer arrives, mosquito bites appear. If they are mostly mild, those of the tiger mosquito can transmit diseases such as dengue or chikungunya. IRD (Research Institute for Development) explains in this short video how to protect it simply.

The tiger mosquito, from his real name Aedes albopictus, is originally from Southeast Asia. It is considered a invasive species in many parts of the world since he took advantage of the expansion of transport to travel from one continent to another. Carrier of many diseases like chikungunya where the dengue, it is important to protect yourself as much as possible during the summer.

To do this, it is recommended to cover the legs because it is the area where the tiger mosquito stings most frequently. It is also possible to use a repellent to maintain theinsect remotely. In case of fever or doubt about a contamination over there dengue where the chikungunya, do not hesitate to consult a doctor. Finally, to stop the proliferation of the animal, nothing better than removing areas of standing water, where the mosquito lays.

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