The Mendata City Council has urged citizens to take preventive measures to avoid the reproduction of the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), following confirmation of its presence by the Directorate of Public Health of the Basque Government.
This invasive species, native to Asia, breeds in stagnant water and typically bites during the day, potentially causing itching and inflammation.
To limit its spread, the Mendata City Council recommends emptying or covering containers that collect water around homes, preventing stagnant water in plant pot saucers and buckets, keeping water storage tanks well-covered, and using repellents and long-sleeved clothing.
Citizen collaboration is essential to control the mosquito's reproduction and expansion.
