Braunschweiger has an annoying – even dangerous – guest

Robin from Braunschweig can't believe his eyes when he notices that a little guest has sneaked into his apartment.

The guest is only 0.9cm tall, but it's still very dangerous! The man from Braunschweig is sure: he has to warn the residents!

Braunschweig: Warning for residents

Robin discovered the Asian tiger mosquito in his apartment. This is completely different from regular mosquitoes because it is more dangerous. Small animals cause a lot of discomfort to people, and not without reason. You should be especially wary of the Asian tiger mosquito.

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The man from Braunschweig suspects that the appearance of mosquitoes is due to unusually high temperatures in the Lion City in October. “I think it is important to let residents know that this type of mosquito appears to be currently active in the area,” he wrote. He believes that the warning is important because the animals are dangerous and are frequently spotted in Germany.

Braunschweig: What makes the tiger mosquito so dangerous?

The tiger mosquito differs externally from the “ordinary” German mosquito because of its black and white pattern. In addition to external discrimination, the Asian tiger mosquito also poses a much greater health risk to humans. According to the Federal Environment Agency, the possibility of transmission can be assumed to include more than 20 viruses.

Infectious viruses are also said to include the human pathogen West Nile, dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses, which can cause serious illness. Dengue viruses are said to cause symptoms such as joint and muscle pain, fever and headache, among others. According to the Tropical Institute, in the worst cases, the course of the disease can be fatal due to internal bleeding or shock.

Braunschweig: Aggressive biting behavior

As its name suggests, the tiger mosquito originally comes from the Asia-Pacific region. However, due to increased international movement of goods and people, mosquitoes have been able to spread rapidly. They are known for their strong adaptability and can also mate in environments that are unusual for them. This adaptability is the reason for their successful global spread, the Federal Environment Agency wrote.

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The Asian tiger mosquito is also increasingly found in Germany and thus in Braunschweig. Larger numbers are discovered there, especially in the summer months. Their aggressive biting behavior makes them particularly dangerous to humans because they bite not only at night, but also increasingly during the day.