NewsMosquito menace: German plea for public action intensifies

Mosquito menace: German plea for public action intensifies

Experts from Germany are appealing to residents for help in the fight against the Asian tiger mosquito, which appeared massively in the region in 2024. "In 2025, there will be more bloodsuckers than ever before," warns "Bild".

Germans alarmed over Asian tiger mosquitoes
Germans alarmed over Asian tiger mosquitoes
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Mateusz Domański

In 2024, weather conditions favoured the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito in Germany. Experts from the "Urban Action Group for Mosquito Plague Control" (Kabs) emphasize that resident involvement is crucial.

Over 80% of breeding sites are located on private properties, informs Kabs.

In 2025, an information campaign is planned to educate residents on how to deal with this invasive species. Kabs is preparing for this by refreshing its website and promotional activities.

The Asian tiger mosquito, measuring just six millimetres, poses a significant challenge for experts. After the flooding receded, its massive presence was recorded in 38 new municipalities in southwestern Germany. In total, in 2024, these mosquitoes appeared in 47 out of 89 municipalities associated with Kabs.

Germany: Increase in mosquito population

The increase in the number of tiger mosquitoes in 2024 was due to frequent rainfall and favourable breeding conditions.

A lot of rain, a lot of mosquitoes, summarizes Kabs.

Despite success in combating native species, the Asian tiger mosquito proved more challenging to control.

In 2025, the problem with tiger mosquitoes may intensify if the trend of hot summers continues.

If the summers remain hot, the number of tiger mosquitoes will increase, says Xenia Augsten from Kabs, quoted by "Bild".

Floods also contribute to their spread.

Regulating the mosquito population is essential, as residents of the Oberrheingraben region experienced in 2024. After the May and June floods, there was a massive arrival of aggressive woodland mosquitoes.

High numbers of mosquitoes were reported from all over Germany, resulting from wet periods in the spring and summer.

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