Alarm in Munich: Asian tiger mosquito spreads in Großhadern!

Alarm in Munich: Asian tiger mosquito spreads in Großhadern!

in Munich there is currently a special topic that causes excitement in the districts of Großhadern and Laim: the Asian tiger mosquito. This voracious little plague has established itself here in recent years and is now ensuring growing concern. The city informs affected households that these populations have already gained a good foot and that it is time to become aware of. Studies in urban tiger mosquito monitoring show that the small bloodsuckers have not only arrived, but will continue to grow. With the current weather conditions - a mixture of heat periods and rainy days - the signs for the increase are even better.

good news is that the risk of infection from a stab in Germany is currently still low. However, since the Tiger mosquito in Munich was first spotted in Munich in 2019, it can be observed that it is spreading rapidly. Especially in the affected districts, there could soon be more of these uninvited guests if not suitable measures are taken to contain.

what to do about the tiger mosquito?

The municipal health department has already reacted and offers various aids to identify the mosquitoes. Striking mosquitoes can be sent to the mosquito atlas, which is published by the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) e.V. and the Friedrich Loeffler Institute. Alternatively, a mosquito determination at the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) can also be carried out. For this purpose, mosquito specimens can be sent to ensure that they are securely packed in a match box or a plastic tube and are not sent to liquids such as alcohol.

Anyone who thinks that they have found a tiger mosquito can contact the LGL with the following information:

• Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL)
• State Institute for Animal Health II
• Subject area TG 6.3
• Veterinärstraße 28
• 85764 Oberschleißheim

It is crucial for Munichers to work preventively. Especially in the warm season, you should pay attention to standing water in the area, because the tiger mosquitoes feel particularly comfortable here. A quick reaction and a good knack in dealing with the situation can help to contain the spread.

Summer is getting hotter and may have to adjust to an increased presence of these insects. The city observes the developments closely and will continue to provide information. So stay attentive and share your observations - together we can create a good environment in which the tiger mosquito does not settle so easily.

More information is available at Süddeutsche and City of Munich.