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The arrival of summer and sun also brings forth mosquitoes. The Asian tiger mosquito is currently making its way through Germany. While it hasn't reached Hamburg yet, which serves as a global entry point, residents are already preparing to ward off these pests.
Panorama![The tiger mosquito can transmit dangerous diseases - and is spreading rapidly in Germany](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/16/269783/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/tiger-mosquitoes-the-risk-of-rain-barrels.webp)
The Asian mosquito species, specifically "Aedes albopictus," has an initial reputation for being bothersome due to its bites causing itchiness, but it also carries dangerous illnesses.
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