Where Can You Get Mosquitoes in Spain?
WouterSeveral public agencies are working together to track the spread of the tiger mosquito in Spain. The program relies on input from approximately 74,000 people. The Mosquito Alert website and smartphone app allow users to share photos of the mosquito’s breeding sites.
Aedes japonicus is an exotic species from East Asia that is spreading through Spain faster than previous invasive species. It is a brown mosquito that has a similar appearance to the tiger mosquito. This mosquito is known to be a vector for West Nile virus. It is not known if this mosquito is present in the rest of Spain.
The tiger mosquito is considered the most dangerous insect in Spain. It is a vector for dengue fever, Zika, and yellow fever. The bite can cause pain and swelling. It is not known if the tiger mosquito is a carrier of the chikungunya virus.
The tiger mosquito is mainly found in coastal areas. Its bite is more painful than the native Spanish mosquito. The tiger mosquito has a short flight range of 200 meters. It is primarily attracted to stagnant water.
The number of tiger mosquitoes has increased dramatically. Andalusia’s regional government urged the local population to use mosquito nets and insect screens.
Aedes vittatus, another species of mosquito, has not been detected in Galicia. Aedes albopticus is a vector for dengue fever and Zika. The Aedes genus includes more than 50 species. It is estimated that 700,000 deaths are caused annually by vector-borne diseases.
