Aedes albopictus, popularly known as the “tiger mosquito”, was again the center of concern in some countries of the world after the species appeared in the Spanish archipelago of Ibiza since the swimming pools in the vacation spot are not treated during the coronavirus pandemic. Insects, which prefer humid air, have been lured into swimming pools unattended due to a lack of tourists. According to a report presented by the British newspaper The Sun, this species of mosquito is four times larger than the one we traditionally know, its bite goes through clothing, and, in addition, it is a carrier of viruses such as Zika, West Nile and dengue. According to the document, it takes between 10 and...
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