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First-ever case of deadly West Nile virus caused by mosquito bite reported in Spain's Valencia region

West Nile virus moves towards Spain’s Costa del Sol after being detected in Malaga’s Coin

THE FIRST case of West Nile virus was confirmed today in Malaga province, after it was detected in a horse in the municipality of Coin. A further three cases have also been

11 Oct, 2023 @ 17:12

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Population of mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus (WNV) grows in three Andalucian municipalities

THE population of mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus (WNV) has grown in three municipalities in Andalucia. The number of female mosquitoes of species that can pass the disease on to

24 Jul, 2023 @ 20:00

Andalucia·Environment·Health·Lead

Spraying Boost To Stop Mosquitoes Hatching In Perfect Conditions On Spain's Costa Blanca

Spraying boost to stop mass hatching of mosquitoes on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A COMBINATION of stagnant water areas caused by recent heavy rain and higher temperatures are providing perfect hatching grounds for mosquitoes across Alicante province. That’s led to municipalities across the Vega Baja

14 Jun, 2023 @ 08:45

Costa Blanca·Lead·Torrevieja·Valencian Community

New cases of West Nile virus detected in Spain’s Tarragona province

The public health department in Catalonia has detected one confirmed case and one possible case of West Nile virus in Tarragona province, news agency EFE reported. Both of the patients are said

16 Sep, 2022 @ 18:15

Catalunya·Lead

Deadly West Nile Virus is back with first case of infection detected in Spain’s Sevilla

AN INDIVIDUAL from Sevilla has been admitted this Wednesday to a ICU hospital ward affected by meningoencephalitis due to the West Nile virus. This is the first detected case this year of

17 Jun, 2021 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·Sevilla

GETTING BATTY for home comforts to fight off mosquitoes in a park area on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BATS and birds are being coaxed to have a home in a Costa Blanca park in order to fend off nasty pests and mosquitoes. Boxes and bat shelters have been put up

14 May, 2021 @ 15:46

Costa Blanca·Environment

City prepares for the inevitable mosquito invasion following wet weather on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA, in Costa Blanca’s vega baja region, is preparing for the inevitable mosquito invasion following the recent wet spell. The city’s Department of the Environment has already awarded the disinfection contract to

20 Apr, 2021 @ 09:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

Over a dozen authorities call for instant action against mosquito plagues in Spain

PLAGUES of mosquitoes are causing havoc across Costa Blanca and Costa Calida, from Alicante down to Cartagena. Council representatives right across the region have met with pest control experts looking for additional

4 Oct, 2019 @ 15:30

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

The four types of people mosquitoes love to bite

THERE are many who claim they are like catnip to mosquitoes, and they could be right. Health experts believe the blood-sucking insects do prefer certain types of people. Here are a some

25 Jun, 2017 @ 15:48

Health·Lead

Mosquito threat to be combated in Spain

The insects can carry up to 22 varieties of virus, prompting action from health officials

12 Oct, 2012 @ 09:30

Pest control tips for a Spanish summer

Sue Rodgers looks at how to deal with pests the natural way

2 Aug, 2012 @ 15:22

Health·Other News

Mosquitoes love smelly feet

The insects are attracted to the bacteria that causes the cheesy smell

18 Jan, 2012 @ 10:30

Health

Mossies – the bane of Jacqui’s life

John Woodhead discovers why mosquitoes make a beeline for some people

23 Apr, 2011 @ 22:35

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