Tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) have been detected in a cemetery in Berlin-Pankow. Both adult mosquitoes and larvae of the mosquito species, which was introduced from Asia and can transmit diseases, were found there. This was announced by the Senate Department for Health.
The presence of tiger mosquitoes has been confirmed several times in recent years in allotment gardens in Treptow-Köpenick and Neukölln. There is also a suspected case in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf.
Tiger mosquitoes are black and white striped, active during the day and bite prone. They can transmit pathogens such as the dengue, chikungunya or Zika virus. To date, there has been no evidence in Germany that tiger mosquitoes can transmit these pathogens to humans.
Tiger mosquitoes breed in small artificial water collections such as watering cans, flowerpot saucers or vases in the cemetery. It is therefore advisable to replace standing water in such containers weekly and pour the stale water onto green areas and flowerbeds.
Mitte District Office asks for help
It cannot be ruled out that tiger mosquitoes can also be found in other places in Berlin. If anyone discovers a specimen that could be a tiger mosquito, the Mitte district office asks that they get in touch.
It is possible to send photos of mosquito specimens by email to [email protected] or to send the mosquito specimen in a small container such as a matchbox to the Mitte Health Department. The address is: Vektormonitoring, Turmstraße 21, Haus B, 10559 Berlin. The Mitte District Office is responsible for tiger mosquito monitoring in the state of Berlin and advises the districts when tiger mosquitoes appear.
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