Management of mosquito populations - Precipitation adds extra tasks for mosquito exterminators.
A group of mosquito control enthusiasts are taking action against the mosquito larvae population in the Upper Rhine region of Baden, Hesse, and the Palatinate. Recently, helicopters have been deployed to fight the larvae, targeting areas around Rastatt, Philippsburg, and Mannheim. Additionally, areas on the French side have received treatments using the insecticide Bti, which kills larvae. These regions are known to have a large population of mosquitoes, also called sandflies in parts of South Germany.
The mosquito hunters plan to treat the areas around Rastatt and Karlsruhe, as well as the Palatinate side next. They are also preparing to treat Hesse and Rheinhessen. The recent weather conditions have caused an increase in river water levels, resulting in extensive work for the mosquito control teams. On foot, they have been assessing the flooding and the larvae population in the marshes. The rain has caused flooding along smaller rivers and streams as well.
The spokeswoman of the campaign indicated the magnitude of the task ahead: "We are facing a big effort to regulate the riverbank mosquitoes, which will extend to the higher areas of the marsh in some places." She also mentioned that the larvae are currently in their younger stages but are expected to grow with the rising temperatures. "We urgently need to apply Bti everywhere to maintain control, which will result in intensive control days." The weather conditions are expected to provide more flooding conditions for the mosquito hunters, so they are preparing for potential additional operations.
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- Despite the challenges posed by the weather in Speyer, located in Rhineland-Palatinate, the mosquito control team is determined to combat the larvae population.
- The dramatic increase in precipitation has led to flooding in the Upper Rhine area, making the work of controlling mosquitoes even more challenging for teams in Southern Germany.
- The mosquito exterminators have been working overtime to deal with the mosquito larvae in Philippsburg, a city in Baden-Württemberg.
- Animals living near the flooded rivers and streams in the Palatinate region may face difficulties due to the sudden change in their environment caused by the heavy rain.
- During their routine assessments, the mosquito control team discovered a significant increase in the larvae population in the marshlands surrounding Rastatt, a city in Baden-Württemberg.
- The helicopter flights over Mannheim, a major city in Baden-Württemberg, are designed to locate and treat areas with high levels of mosquito larvae.
- The mosquito hunters are also looking to treat the marshes in Hesse, a state located in Central Germany, to ensure the effective control of the mosquito population.
- The sudden outbreak of mosquitoes in parts of Southern Germany has raised concerns about potential health risks and the need for increased vigilance towards mosquito-borne diseases.
Source: www.stern.de
