China and Russia.They have been linked to the spread of dengue fever, chikungunya and West Nile viruses.It is believed the insect arrived in Spain through the trading of used tyres from east Asia.The current heatwave hitting much of Europe can also help the tropical bugs to thrive.
In May, it was reported Britain could be invaded by Asian tiger mosquitoes as the weather heats up. It was claimed tiger mosquitoes have moved north across France, with more than half of the country under threat from the deadly insects.
This year, Spain has been hit hard by bug infestations, with the country already suffering from coronavirus.The many empty swimming pools left uncleaned due to the Covid-19 pandemic have become fertile breeding ground for.
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