Etiqueta 'Mallorca Tiger Mosquitoes'
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Top trick to keep the mosquitoes away this summer
This method is less harmful to households with small children or pets.
"I work with the most dangerous animals in the world", says Mallorcan entomologist
"Mosquitoes pose the greatest danger. They don't kill us directly, but they transmit diseases that can kill us."
Top tips to fight the "Tiger Mosquito"
"It has a diurnal activity period, essentially from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.". "These are the time intervals in which most bites occur," he adds.
Mosquito Madness
The best way to cope with a midge or mosquito bite is to wash the affected area immediately with mild soap and water.
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New tiger mosquito outbreak
Tiger mosquitoes breed between May and September when there’s usually more rainfall and temperatures are higher.
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