The invasive tiger mosquito has been found in Sweden for the first time, the SVA reports. According to the authority, all mosquitoes have been collected, but at the same time it warns that this may not be the last time that mosquito species visit our country.
The tiger mosquito was first found in Europe in 1979, and now researchers confirm that the mosquito was found in Sweden for the first time. The mosquitoes that are now found in Sweden come from flowering plants from Spain.
– This has already been seen a little bit in Germany. It was a bit unexpected for those who came here as baggage on a plane, otherwise they’re often littered with trucks, campers, and the like. My assessment is that all individuals have been collected and therefore there is no risk of further spread this time around. But it may only be a matter of time before they settle in Sweden, says Anders Lindström, a mosquito expert at the SVA.
Tiger mosquitoes are the most aggressive species of mosquitoes and are native to Southeast Asia.
– Tiger mosquitoes are known to be able to spread viruses like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. However, a very high population density is usually required in order to see any spread of infection. Mosquitoes do not contract the virus automatically, but they must first bite an infected person. If it is not unfortunate that he has viruses with him when he comes, then he can only spread the viruses that are in the area where he lives, says Anders Lindström in his article. press release.
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