Articles about PACA

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Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) with reddish-brown abdomen, perched on pink flowers

Oriental hornet in France: why Vespa orientalis is moving north in 2026

First detected in Marseille in 2021, the Oriental hornet Vespa orientalis is now spreading north in France. 2026 update, biology, underground nesting and what to do in PACA and beyond.

Published on July 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Adult Hyalomma marginatum tick seen from above, dark brown body and characteristic banded pale and dark legs

Hyalomma tick and Crimean-Congo fever: an emerging risk to watch in southern France in 2026

First detection of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus on Hyalomma marginatum ticks in southern France, spread towards the Rhône Valley: what CIRAD, ANSES and Santé publique France say, and the right reflexes to protect yourself.

Published on July 21, 2026 · 11 min read
Adult Mediterranean recluse spider seen from above, sandy body with a dark violin-shaped mark on the cephalothorax

Mediterranean recluse spider in France: what to know after the 2026 summer warnings

Loxosceles rufescens, the Mediterranean recluse spider, is in the spotlight in 2026 after severe cases in Italy and Spain. How to identify it and what to do in case of a bite.

Published on July 19, 2026 · 9 min read

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