Tiger mosquito plague: Baden-Württemberg facilitates fighting with BTI tablets!

Tiger mosquito plague: Baden-Württemberg facilitates fighting with BTI tablets!

In Baden-Württemberg you fight the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes Albopictus), and the state government has now taken steps to make combating easier. A proposal for the facilitation of BTI tablets was recently decided unanimously at a meeting of the health ministers in Weimar. These are biodegradable tablets that are used specifically to combat mosquito larvae without harming other living things. This advance is supported by other federal states. According to Freiburg and Heidelberg in 2015, they have been an increasing danger.

A strategic plan for mosquito control

The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Health argues that the current legal requirements and the need for consultations before submitting the tablets cause a significant hurdle. This means that many town halls are unable to provide sufficiently trained personnel. Therefore, the federal states from the federal government are calling to loosen the legal framework in order to enable a broader delivery of the BTI tablets. These tablets are specifically against mosquito larvae and are an important measure in the fight against the invasive mosquito species, which are not only annoying, but also increase the risk of diseases, especially in the summer months when the mosquitoes are particularly active.

The Asian tiger mosquito not only brings challenges. According to SWR can also actively contribute to impression by eliminating water accumulation. Small containers such as watering cans, coasters of flower pots or bird drinks are ideal breeding grounds. If you maintain your surroundings regularly, you can reduce the population of these mosquito types and thus minimize the risk of mosquito bites.

Enlightenment and prevention

In Freiburg, the population is already actively informed about the problem and can obtain BTI tablets free of charge from the neighborhood offices as long as stocks last. This initiative is supported by Icybac Mosquitocontrol GmbH, which works with the city of Freiburg. The main task of this company is to clarify the risks of the tiger mosquito and to treat the breeding grounds with the biological active ingredient BTI. As freiburg.de , BTI is obtained from the Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis and selectively kills the mosquito larvae without damaging other organisms.

The Asian tiger mosquito is not only a annoying contemporary, it is also a sign of climate change that favors its penetration into our regions. Awareness of their way of life and the possibility of fighting is crucial to protect the health of the population. A simple measure can make a big difference: If you regularly avoid small water accumulation and are attentive, you can actively contribute to the containment of the tiger mosquitoes.