by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Jul 15, 2026 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
Jogging at sunrise along the Talamanca waterfront, a bike ride through the hills of Santa Eulària, a hike to the coves in northern Ibiza: outdoor sports are part of everyday life in the Balearic Islands. But one observation keeps coming up among the archipelago’s...
by bGkb3F6qwBG49Lk67Wd5 | Jun 15, 2026 | Mosquitoes, dangers and prevention
Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful evening in Mallorca into a very difficult night for the whole family. A child scratching nonstop, a baby covered in bites, parents who don’t know which repellent to choose—this scenario plays out every summer in the Balearic Islands....
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...
