Tiger mosquito alarm in Ortenaukreis: Protect yourself from the pests!

Tiger mosquito alarm in Ortenaukreis: Protect yourself from the pests!

Recently there have been increasing reports of tiger mosquitoes in Ortenaukreis and citizens are concerned. Over 20 communities are affected, including Achern, Offenburg and Gengenbach. The health department strongly warns about possible undetected tiger mosquito populations, which are particularly dangerous because these mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, Zika or West Nile virus. The danger is particularly increased by the fact that even infected travelers returning without symptoms can pass pathogens on to the mosquitoes. Lahrer Zeitung reports that the tiger mosquitoes are diurnal and strike extremely aggressively when they attack a host smell.

In order to get the problem under control, measures are required. Citizens are urged to avoid uncontrolled accumulation of water. Specifically, this means that rain barrels should be covered, watering cans should be turned over and pot stands should be cleaned regularly. Water retention that cannot be eliminated should be treated with hot water or the biological agent Bti. These biological agents are available at hardware stores or pharmacies; some communities even distribute them for free. In order to combat mosquitoes even more specifically, the health department recommends using traps that use scents or CO₂, as well as encouraging beneficial insects such as birds or bats.

The call for help

For added security, citizens should report tiger mosquito finds and provide photos and the exact location where they were found. The website kabsev.de offers further information and questions can be sent by email to tigermuecke@kabsev.de. It is up to all of us to minimize the spread of these health risks!

Another trend that many people are currently concerned about is weight loss injections. These medical treatments have grown enormously in popularity in recent years, particularly among people who are overweight. Injections such as GLP-1 receptor agonists affect appetite, metabolism and fat storage, which facilitates weight regulation. SolvHealth describes the different types of weight loss injections, such as appetite suppressants such as Saxenda or Ozempic, which regulate hunger and promote satiety.

These treatments are usually accessed through healthcare providers who carry out a comprehensive assessment together with the patient. Anyone who is thinking about trying such injections should be well informed and discuss the options with a specialist.

A case of fraud on the internet

While many people are concerned with health issues, a current attempt at fraud on the Internet is causing unrest. Users reported the website eSaverWatt.com resulted in an attempt to charge $1 to a credit card. The method often used is to send a fake shipping notification to gain the trust of users. A victim noticed the fraud in good time and reported the unauthorized transaction before large sums could be debited. The credit card was ultimately determined to be fraudulent and the user was not held liable. Trustpilot documents such incidents and warns other potential victims.

In summary, in Cologne and the surrounding area we see both health challenges caused by tiger mosquitoes and the need to be aware of your online security. It remains important to stay informed and take active action - whether it's protecting yourself from illness or protecting yourself from fraud attempts.