The Ministry of Health warns against accumulating water in containers to prevent the spread of tiger mosquitos, which breed here. In truth, it does not breed in moving waters like rivers or vast bodies of water like lakes, but rather on the walls of small containers or pools of water near human settlements.
As a result, the Regional Ministry has launched an awareness campaign with the slogan “Tiger Mosquito: The Invader” to raise public awareness about the importance of taking effective measures to prevent the spread of this vector, which can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
To reach the entire public, the awareness campaign will be promoted through social media and the Ministry of Health’s website, as well as the tiger mosquito portal.
This campaign offers easy instructions and recommendations to the public, which will have a huge long-term influence in eradicating the tiger mosquito and preventing potential attacks. It is vital to stress that public collaboration is critical, as around 70% of these occurrences take place on private land.
To successfully eliminate breeding sites, the Ministry of Health emphasises the necessity of keeping any containers where water can accumulate, even in small amounts, dry. Furthermore, containers that cannot be emptied should be covered with mosquito netting.
On the other hand, it’s a beneficial idea to check drains and gutters on a regular basis; empty inflatable pools; keep ornamental fountains and pools clean and disinfected with chlorine; and, after rain, empty objects that can collect water, such as umbrella bases and tarpaulin folds commonly used to cover garden furniture.
Similarly, to avoid tiger mosquito bites, use adequate and certified repellents, construct mosquito nets, wear long-sleeved clothing and tight-fitting trousers, and avoid using scents, which might attract insects.
Similarly, if you are stung, wash the afflicted area with soap and water, apply ice for 10 minutes, avoid scratching the affected area, and monitor for infection. Some people may develop more troublesome reactions or infections, necessitating medical intervention. In any event, the bite is frequently undetected, and the ensuing reaction can be uncomfortable.
350,000 euros in help for municipalities
To battle the tiger mosquito, the Ministry of Health has allotted €350,000 to towns this year to help them carry out treatments against significant vectors like Aedes albopictus (tiger mosquito).
These funds are based on the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Integrated Pest Management approach, which prioritises preventive intervention and environmental management while minimising the use of insecticides.
The purpose is to broaden preventative and control coverage, giving towns strong instruments to tackle increasing dangers caused by the existence of these vectors.
Last year, 410 municipalities got subsidies, including 233 in the province of Valencia, 93 in Alicante, and 84 in Castellón.
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