More tiger mosquito sightings reported in Belgium

Sightings of tiger mosquitoes in Belgium have been on the rise, with three locations reported and confirmed in May and June of this year, according to the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) and Sciensano.The first sightings of the summer season occurred earlier than last year, said Sciensano researcher Marie Hermy.“Last year, the first tiger mosquito was spotted in mid-July,” said Hermy. “Mosquitoes can travel with returning holidaymakers.”More than 600 reports have already been received this summer on the surveillancemoustiques.be platform, where anyone can upload photos if they think they have spotted a tiger mosquito.Further analysis of…