Tiger mosquito appears in Belgium: what you need to know
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The tiger mosquito is an insect that is increasingly found in Belgium. It is recognisable by its black and white stripes. It is much more aggressive than the common house mosquito. Especially during the day, the tiger mosquito bites people and leaves small red bumps that itch a lot.
The tiger mosquito is not only a nuisance. The insect can also transmit diseases. These are tropical infectious diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya. These diseases usually occur in warm countries, but the mosquito can also spread them in our regions if it has bitten an infected person.
What should you do if you see a tiger mosquito? Experts advise killing the insect immediately, for example with a swat or a special product. It is also important to remove standing water from gardens, pots and buckets. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in this water. This way you prevent new mosquitoes from developing.
If you develop fever, headache or joint pain after a trip abroad, you should go to the doctor and tell them that you have been bitten. This way the doctor can give the right treatment more quickly. Protective clothing and mosquito repellents also help to prevent bites.
Sources: HLN
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