Tiger mosquitoes have spread to 72 departments in 20 years and reached the Channel coast in 2023.
The invasive species properly known as Aedes albopictus or the Asian Tiger mosquito first appeared in France in 2004, but thanks to milder winters and long, hot summers, have spread widely over recent years.
For people running out of space to escape the pests health authority Anses has the following advice:
Regularly empty or remove any stagnant water, including the cups under flower pots, vases, etc., or fill them with sand in order to maintain humidity without stagnant water
Store buckets, gardening equipment, toys, and other containers away from the rain
Cover water collection containers with mosquito netting or fabric
