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Why are there so many flies in southwest France now?

Insect experts say the recent extreme weather is likely the cause, but have warned that some kinds of flies and insects can be more dangerous than others

France on alert for tiger mosquitoes as temperatures rise

The insects are spreading and can be vectors of serious diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, and zika. We explain how to reduce their presence

Public in France warned over low-hanging hornet nests

People are warned to be alert to nests in low hedges or on the ground after a farmer in western France died from a hornet attack

Tiger mosquito control

It is important to ensure there is no stagnant water in your garden to limit the spread of tiger mosquitoes.

French town latest to install tiger mosquito traps

Residents near Toulouse (Occitanie) have become the latest in France to set up homemade traps designed to attract tiger mosquitoes, as awareness of the persistent insects grows.

Processionary caterpillars spotted in France already

Dangerous pine processionary caterpillars (known in French as chenilles processionnaires ) have begun to be seen in France already this year, due to warm weather over the past weeks.

French town gives out household Asian hornet traps

Residents in the French town of Royan (Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) are being given individual Asian hornet traps in a community-wide crusade against the insect.

France infested with Asian stink bug insects

France is being infested by so-called “devil stink bugs” that originate from Asia, with sightings of them growing in number since September this year.

France fighting dangerous tiger mosquito

Tiger mosquito now reaching the north of Paris

French beekeepers fighting killer Asian hornet

Fight continues

Giant worms invade France

They have no known predators

Drones to combat toxic processionary caterpillars

Researchers in Cannes are testing a new way to dispel the toxic chenilles processionaires spreading across France: using drones to spray them with natural insecticide.

Toxic processionary caterpillars invade Eure-et-Loir

The department of Eure-et-Loir has seen an invasion of toxic caterpillars, with residents trying to ensure they do not come into their houses.

Dangerous insects

Why are there so many flies in southwest France now?

France on alert for tiger mosquitoes as temperatures rise

Public in France warned over low-hanging hornet nests

Why are there more wasps in France in 2020?

Tiger mosquitoes in France: How to cope in confinement

Toxic processionary caterpillars in France already

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