Germany in 2025 will suffer from an influx of exotic mosquitoes - Bild.

The number of tiger mosquitoes is rising in Germany

In Germany, concerns are growing over the increasing number of Asian tiger mosquitoes, which became one of the largest natural threats in 2024. This is reported by the German publication Bild.

Experts predict that the situation may worsen by 2025, especially in the southwestern regions such as Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Hesse. Scientist Günther Wessel emphasizes that these mosquitoes have not only arrived but are here to stay.

The main reason for the spread of these insects is climate change. Climate conditions such as mild winters and hot summers are conducive to the reproduction of Asian tiger mosquitoes, notes Mendy Schaefer, head of the Infectious Diseases Laboratory at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute in Greifswald.

To combat mosquitoes, physical, biological, and chemical methods are used. Many breeding sites for these mosquitoes are located on private properties, so it's important to promptly remove potential sources such as standing water.

Experts warn that the increase in the mosquito population will depend on weather conditions. In areas with plenty of water bodies, such as Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the likelihood of large-scale infestations of these mosquitoes is especially high.

A recent study showed that mosquitoes hunt humans using thermal signals they detect in the infrared range. This suggests that mosquitoes have a kind of 'built-in thermal vision'. This was reported by the journal Nature.