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Health urges to avoid tiger mosquito breeding sites to prevent its proliferation

 

 

• Health urges to avoid tiger mosquito breeding sites to prevent its proliferation
• The Department of Health is launching an awareness campaign about the importance of stopping the spread of this insect, since it is a transmitter of certain diseases.
• Ruth Usó has pointed out that “fighting the tiger mosquito is for everyone and for everyone, hence the importance of joining efforts from institutions and the population in general.”
• The most effective measure to prevent its appearance is to suppress breeding sites that are mainly in spaces with accumulation of small amounts of water.
• The Department of Health urges people to avoid breeding sites for the tiger mosquito to prevent its proliferation, through an awareness campaign aimed at the entire population, which includes a series of tips and preventive measures whose objective is to avoid possible bites from these insects.

The purpose is to transmit to the entire society the importance of developing effective actions that prevent the spread of the tiger mosquito, since it can be a transmitter of certain diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya or Zika.

As explained by the general director of Public Health, Ruth Usó, “fighting the tiger mosquito is everyone's business and for everyone. Therefore, it is very important to join forces from all areas of society and involve institutions, municipal and local entities, as well as the population in general, to stop the proliferation of these insects."

For this reason, "through this campaign, from the General Directorate of Public Health we want to convey certain advice that is very simple and that in the long run has a very important impact, since it contributes to eradicating the presence of this type of mosquito in our Comunitat”, Ruth Usó has clarified.

“To avoid possible diseases transmitted by the tiger mosquito, through bites, the most effective measure is to eliminate breeding sites,” indicated the general director. It should be noted that, in the case of urban centers, in approximately 70%, the proliferation of this insect occurs on private properties, so the collaboration of citizens is essential.

In this sense, in order to reach the entire population, the awareness campaign 'The invasion of the tiger mosquito' will be disseminated through the media, social networks and on the website of the Ministry of Health. , through the specific portal of the tiger mosquito .

Efficient tips

With the aim of achieving the suppression of possible breeding sources, the campaign emphasizes the importance of avoiding or keeping dry those containers that can accumulate water inside, even in small quantities.

It is also advisable to cover containers that cannot be emptied with mosquito netting; empty and remove saucers from pots when water accumulates; periodically check drains and gutters; empty inflatable pools or keep ornamental fountains and swimming pools clean and disinfected with chlorine, etc.

Furthermore, to avoid bites, it is recommended to protect yourself during the hours of greatest mosquito activity; Avoid using perfumes, as they can attract insects, or apply appropriate and authorised repellents.

Aid to municipalities

Precisely, the Ministry of Health grants aid to the municipalities of the Valencian Community to develop plans to control the proliferation of the tiger mosquito. Specifically, for the year 2024, 350,000 euros have been allocated in subsidies.

Furthermore, given the relevance and impact on public health of the diseases it can transmit, the scope of aid has been expanded, extending it to the fight against other mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks, etc.

On the other hand, the environmental health technical staff of the General Directorate of Public Health also collaborates with the municipalities for advice and participation in the information sessions held for the population.