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Spring sees return of Asian hornets in France: Action to take now

The hornets are particularly damaging to bee populations

Where are tiger mosquitoes in France as presence increases, and what to do about them

The mosquitoes become active in spring, and are now in 78 of 96 departments

National plan against tree-destroying insect in France

Millions of m3 are already affected

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People with gardens urged to spot and report this common but dangerous pest via French ministry site

How to report sightings and avoid a reaction to pine and oak caterpillars

Now is the time for many to install Asian hornet traps in France

Some councils are offering free or subsidised traps, with tips on how to capture the early queens

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

Why are there more wasps in France in 2020?

Wasp populations have been on the rise in France this year, but an expert has now said that the increase has nothing to do with confinement or the warm summer - but is rather linked to conditions last year.

Tiger mosquitoes in France: How to cope in confinement

Advice has been issued in France to help residents in confinement cope with the imminent annual arrival of the tiger mosquito, including ways to reduce their number with simple, home-based actions.

Toxic processionary caterpillars in France already

The first very early sighting of poisonous pine processionary caterpillars - which are an irritant and particularly dangerous for dogs - has been reported by a Connexion reader in western France.

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 beekeepers fighting killer Asian hornet

Fight continues

Dangerous insects

Spring sees return of Asian hornets in France: Action to take now

Where are tiger mosquitoes in France as presence increases, and what to do about them

National plan against tree-destroying insect in France

People with gardens urged to spot and report this common but dangerous pest via French ministry site

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Now is the time for many to install Asian hornet traps in France

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

Tiger mosquito control

French town latest to install tiger mosquito traps

Processionary caterpillars spotted in France already

French town gives out household Asian hornet traps

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France fighting dangerous tiger mosquito

French beekeepers fighting killer Asian hornet

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