Baden-Württemberg facilitates fight against Asian tiger mosquito!

Baden-Württemberg facilitates fight against Asian tiger mosquito!

Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland - The Asian tiger mosquito is spreading in Germany, and the mild weather brings these annoying insects into our gardens and living room. Baden-Württemberg is now committed to simpler handling of BTI tablets in order to master this annoying plague. This was unanimously decided at the recent meeting of the Minister of Health in Weimar. However, the submission of the tablets has so far only been reserved for expert persons, which makes things complicated. However, a new proposal could change this. Meka reports of these considerations.

The BTI tablets that work exclusively against mosquito larvae contain protein crystals of the bacterium bacillus thuringiensis Israelensis. These are completely harmless to humans and animals, while they are effectively against larvae of the tiger mosquito. But even when submitting the tablets, personal consultations must occur in the future before the tablets can be distributed to citizens: inside. There is a need for action here, because many town halls could not provide management staff for skiing measures, as the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Health argues. SWR illustrates the challenges that bring these regulations.

a nightmare for nature

The Asian tiger mosquito is not only an annoying bodies, it can also transmit serious diseases such as chikungunya, dengue and zika viruses, provided it stands up. So far, no local infections are known in Germany, but there are already such cases in other EU countries such as France or Spain. meika that the tiger mosquitoes are found, especially in warmer regions of Baden-Württemberg. This mainly affects areas along the Upper Rhine, where the mosquito population grows on a sudden.

To prevent the spread, it is important to avoid water accumulation in gardens. This applies to buckets, watering can and flower pot coasters that should be emptied regularly. "Water is the breeding ground for tiger mosquitoes", explains swr . Virgin drinks or dogs should also be given fresh water weekly to prevent the reproduction of the mosquitoes. Sights should be reported to the municipal campaign community to combat the schnaken plague (KABS).

a balancing act between health and nature conservation

The use of the BTI tablets is viewed critically by nature conservation organizations such as NABU. These warn that the biological means could not only endanger the tiger mosquitoes, but also other useful mosquitoes. NABU species protection officer Alexandra Ickes emphasizes that advice is still important to avoid the improper use of the BTI tablets. Tagesschau notes that Baden-Württemberg as a hotspot for the Tiger mosquito applies.

The new EU regulation, which prescribes consultations for the submission of BTI tablets, ensures additional discussion material. Politicians such as Daniel Caspary, CDU MP in the European Parliament, emphasize that the bureaucratic effort is not solely due to the EU, but also to German legislation. Tagesschau explains the current situation and the challenges that have to be mastered.