New mosquito species found in Leuven, but “no more dangerous than an ordinary mosquito”

“The only thing you can do is avoid mosquito bites as much as possible,” says Professor Leen Delang. “Check that there is no standing water anywhere in your garden, because that is where mosquitoes lay their eggs. For example, puddles in pots, buckets or dishes, or the splash path of the children are ideal places for mosquitoes.”

“People are much more used to that in southern countries, here the habit is not really established. But in general, mosquitoes stay fairly close to their birthplace. So it’s better not to have too many “breeding grounds” for mosquitoes in your garden. to have.”

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