Las Rozas City Council launches Plan to Combat Tiger Mosquitoes
Las rozas, Spain – The Las Rozas City Council has initiated the Tigre Mosquito Management plan to address the growing presence of the Asian tiger mosquito within the municipality, first identified in June 2024. The plan aims to minimize the mosquito’s spread and potential public health risks, including the transmission of diseases like dengue, zika, and chikungunya [[1]].
The mosquito, originally from Southeast Asia, was first detected in the Community of Madrid in 2018, prompting increased entomological surveillance throughout the region [[1]]. The City Council,under the direction of Monica Paraíso,is reinforcing this surveillance with strategically placed traps.
Key components of the plan include:
Larvicide Submission: Treatments will be applied to breeding grounds in areas like Imbornales and cemeteries.
Public Awareness Campaigns: Educational initiatives will target residents, schools, and local associations to emphasize the importance of eliminating stagnant water sources on private property. Thes sources include flower pots, containers, decorative fountains, and children’s toys [[1]].
Citizen Collaboration: The success of the plan relies heavily on community participation in identifying and removing potential breeding sites.
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