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Tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) with black and white striped legs resting on human skin

Tiger mosquito: why summer 2026 is under heightened surveillance

Surveillance season from 1 May to 30 November 2026, a record number of locally acquired chikungunya cases in 2025, mandatory reporting: what changes this summer and the habits that actually stop the tiger mosquito.

Published on July 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Close-up of a brown-orange fire ant, similar to the invasive electric ant

Electric ant: the little fire ant is spreading in France — how to recognise and report it

Found in the Var since 2022 and confirmed in Cavalaire-sur-Mer in 2026, the electric ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) is raising concern. How to identify this little fire ant, gauge the danger of its sting and report it effectively.

Published on July 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Line of pine processionary caterpillars moving in procession on the ground

Processionary caterpillars: an urticating pest classified as a health hazard

Classified as harmful to human health since 2022, pine and oak processionary caterpillars are spreading northward. Here is how to recognise them, protect your family and pets, and react effectively.

Published on July 9, 2026 · 3 min read