Alert launched in France over ticks - where are they commonly found? Ticks can become active from early spring, researchers say, but not all areas are equally affected
Residents asked to join fight against tiger mosquitoes It comes as the pests continue to proliferate and spread disease
Spring sees return of Asian hornets in France: Action to take now The hornets are particularly damaging to bee populations
news Where are tiger mosquitoes in France as presence increases, and what to do about them The mosquitoes become active in spring, and are now in 78 of 96 departments
People with gardens urged to spot and report this common but dangerous pest via French ministry site How to report sightings and avoid a reaction to pine and oak caterpillars
Now is the time for many to install Asian hornet traps in France Some councils are offering free or subsidised traps, with tips on how to capture the early queens
Why are there so many flies in southwest France now? Insect experts say the recent extreme weather is likely the cause, but have warned that some kinds of flies and insects can be more dangerous than others
France on alert for tiger mosquitoes as temperatures rise The insects are spreading and can be vectors of serious diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, and zika. We explain how to reduce their presence
Public in France warned over low-hanging hornet nests People are warned to be alert to nests in low hedges or on the ground after a farmer in western France died from a hornet attack
Why are there more wasps in France in 2020? Wasp populations have been on the rise in France this year, but an expert has now said that the increase has nothing to do with confinement or the warm summer - but is rather linked to conditions last year.
Tiger mosquitoes in France: How to cope in confinement Advice has been issued in France to help residents in confinement cope with the imminent annual arrival of the tiger mosquito, including ways to reduce their number with simple, home-based actions.
Toxic processionary caterpillars in France already The first very early sighting of poisonous pine processionary caterpillars - which are an irritant and particularly dangerous for dogs - has been reported by a Connexion reader in western France.
Tiger mosquito control It is important to ensure there is no stagnant water in your garden to limit the spread of tiger mosquitoes.
France infested with Asian stink bug insects France is being infested by so-called 鈥渄evil stink bugs鈥� that originate from Asia, with sightings of them growing in number since September this year.
False widows in Pyrenees Two false widow spiders have been spotted in a village in the Pyr茅n茅es-Orientales, leading to fears that the species may be spreading in France.
