France - Tiger Mosquitoes Spotted in Paris and Strasbourg

[Gert van der Hoek]

Tiger Mosquitoes spotted in Paris and Cr?teil​

• 19/08/2015

• Tiger mosquitoes, which can carry the dengue virus and chikungunya were detected at the Parc Floral in Paris and allotments in Creteil (Suburb Paris, GvdH) , said today the Regional Health Agency (ARS).The precise ARS that this is a "one-time presence" and mosquito control operations are conducted around the affected sites "to prevent its sustainable plant".
  It adds that "'no cases of chikungunya and dengue Aboriginal has to date been identified in Ile-de-France".
  
  The mayor of Paris for his part confirmed the presence of the tiger mosquito in Floral Park (Paris 12th) and clarified that intervention would be conducted this evening after the park closes to "make the eradication of this pest."The presence of the tiger mosquito at the Parc Floral has been reported in recent days by a walker but according to the town hall, "implantation in the park is new and therefore very moderate: it proves located on the edge of three widely separated wet spots houses. No other green space in the capital is not affected. "

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Not very surprising the presence of the tiger mosquito in Strasbourg. This mosquito species is slowly penetrating the valley of the river Rhine from the south. This river is the border between Germany and France. Strasbourg is located near the river Rhine. Tiger mosquito's are found at both sides of the river, in France and in Germany.
ECDC Mosquito maps, see:
http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/vectors/vector-maps/Pages/VBORNET_maps.aspx ; (select Tiger Mosquito = Aedes Albopictus)



After Paris and Cr?teil, the tiger mosquito spotted in Strasbourg

21-08-2015 - insect's eggs were found in a district of Strasbourg, indicates the ARS Friday. The presence of the tiger mosquito has been detected on two sites in the Ile-de-France Wednesday at the Parc Floral de Paris and in gardens in Cr?teil.

The tiger mosquito never stops making new appearances. The insect, infamous for his aggressiveness and his ability to transmit dengue and chikungunya, has been detected repeatedly these days. Recently, Aedes albopictus - scientific name of the insect - were spotted near Strasbourg, indicates the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Alsace Friday. Mosquito control operations are scheduled on the outskirts of the Alsatian capital after insect eggs have been found in an area of ​​Schiltigheim through "nests traps" installed as part of a national surveillance system, explained ARS.

Authorities have identified a perimeter of about 30 ha around some pitfalls that revealed the presence of the mosquito and will be conducting mosquito control operations to prevent the insect settles. A door-to-door is particularly intended to identify "breeding sites" and destroy, and an insecticide will also be sprayed in a few days in the area in question. The residents of this area are advised not to leave their homes and close their windows during this operation, which will take place in the morning. "No cases of chikungunya or dengue Aboriginal (contracted locally and not after a trip, Ed) has been, to date, identified in Alsace," said the ARS.

Alsace department - wandelwiki.be

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

No more mosquito control operations, the mosquito's are spreading, hopes for a severe winter; it seems the tiger mosquito is finding a home in Strasbourg.

The tiger mosquito is installed in many departments.


Published on 08/09/2015

The operation against the tiger mosquito on 26 August in Schiltigheim has not had the expected results. The next day, his presence was still found by the union fight against mosquitoes (SLM67) handling the case.

Presence is confirmed
A confirmation occurred five days later with seven nests traps (the 23 set up in the treated area) that were positive. Worse, four newly installed traps most northern perimeter of the operation are also positive, meaning that an extension of its presence is ongoing.
"The reason for the relative lack of efficacy may be due to the low toxicity of the product used (AquaPay), but also by the urban structure of the neighborhood because there are many inaccessible house with small gardens. We can not treat the public domain, explains Fran?oise Pfirsch, scientific and technical manager at SLM67. It is a failure, but we had to do it. "

"There will be no more mosquito control operation '
And it's not a big surprise, for already twenty departments concerned. Still, the hopes of the mosquito do not enjoy winter weather inclement in the area soar.
Amelie Michel of the Regional Health Agency (ARS) states "that given the importance of settled scope and possible extension of the species beyond the area under surveillance, there will be more 'mosquito control operation', except in the exceptional case of the restricted perimeter of the home of a person who was infected while traveling so that it in turn contaminates the environment. But do not panic, for now there were five cases of dengue or chikungunya contracted abroad recorded last year for the entire region ...

The tiger mosquito is implanted in Neudorf
"This is not good news. And other reports were made Neudorf (rue de la Gravel, Gulls and Partridges) when the implementation is confirmed. Adult tiger mosquitoes have also been observed in the area. Only prevention "door to door" is conducted.

The ARS invites individuals to be careful not to encourage the establishment of tiger mosquitoes by avoiding standing water in the gardens, remove the saucers of flowerpots or fill them with sand, check the flow gutters, and many other tips that are available on a booklet published by the Ministry for Health den and available on their website.
The department will be informed the same day the situation, which could lead in the coming days to raise the level of surveillance would increase from 0B to 1, involving new measures, including organizational and training (for doctors). But no panic insists ARS, time is still under observation, prevention and "the goal is to limit its spread. "