Autumn has begun and mosquitoes continue to invade the AMBA. What factors make it possible to persist even with low temperatures.
It is common that with the arrival of cold weather the amount of mosquitoes decrease. However, this year, his presence in Buenos Aires and the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) continues and health authorities maintain measures to control the insect population.
Among them, they carry out the fumigation In the most affected areas, the elimination of breeding sites such as puddles, stagnant water and containers without lids and the campaigns of awareness to inform you about how to prevent bites from mosquitoes.
Invasion of mosquitoes in AMBA: what is it due to
The presence of insects in the middle of autumn has to do with a combination of factors. First of all, the precipitation, since they have been higher than average during this time and have created puddles and breeding grounds for their reproduction. It is also due to the lack of control since the measures to dominate the population were insufficient.
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However, one of the key factors is the existence of cold-adapted speciesas is the Aedes albifasciatus, known as the “flood mosquito.” This persists at low temperatures because it is adapted to regions with temperate and cold climates.
How to avoid mosquito bites
From the Ministry of Healthrecommend carrying out the following measures to prelieve insect bites:
- Always use repellentscarefully following the recommendations on the packaging.
- Wear light clothing that covers your arms and legs.especially during outdoor activities.
- Place mosquito nets on doors and windowsand when possible use fans or air conditioning in rooms.
- Protect cribs and strollers with mosquito nets.
- Use environmental repellents such as tablets (inside) and spirals (outside).
Source: Ambito
