by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
In the Balearic Islands, the Mediterranean climate is highly conducive to the activity of mosquitoes and especially sandflies, biting insects capable of transmitting serious diseases to dogs and, more rarely, cats. Contrary to popular belief, the danger is more than...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Nov 30, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
Imagine a hot summer on the shores of the Mediterranean: the song of the cicadas, the warmth of the evening… and, in the shadows, a tiger mosquito ready to bite. Invisible and tiny, it can carry a virus capable of disrupting public health. In Mediterranean...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Sep 30, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
In the Balearic Islands, winters are getting milder and milder – average winter temperatures range from 8°C to 15°C, enabling some mosquitoes to survive and even be active longer than in the past. Climate change is extending the mosquito season on the...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Sep 15, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
When the warm weather arrives, the combined application of sunscreen and insect repellent spray becomes a reflex for many holidaymakers, parents and outdoor enthusiasts. But is this double protection really effective? A recent CNRS study, published in the journal...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Aug 30, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera) are one of Europe’s most popular destinations, especially in summer. But for several years now, an invisible threat has been taking hold: the tiger mosquito(Aedes albopictus). Knowing how to recognize...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Jul 15, 2025 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
How to tell if a mosquito bite is infected A typical mosquito bite causes temporary itching, slight swelling and nothing more. Yet there are certain signs that should give cause for alarm. Especially in a region where infected mosquitoes can transmit serious viral...
