Jusqu’à 2000 vacanciers se prélassent au Center Parcs des Landes de Gascogne, mais le moustique-tigre fait son apparition. Les grands sites touristiques du département ont mis en place des pièges pour lutter contre l’aedes albopictus. Le village de Pindères, où se trouve une partie du village vacances, a été déclaré colonisé en 2022. Le maire de Pindères, Michel Darrouman, est étonné de la présence discrète du moustique sur ses terres. Center Parcs ne semble pas être responsable de cette invasion, selon le président des Coteaux et Landes de Gascogne. Le moustique pourrait être arrivé à Pindères en tant que « passager clandestin » dans la voiture d’un vacancier. Marmande est un lieu infesté depuis plus de dix ans, donc il est probable que le moustique ait transité par là. Il a également été recensé à Houeillès et Fargues-sur-Ourbise. Le développement du moustique-tigre sur le territoire est une préoccupation, mais moins que celui du moustique historique qui est bien adapté à son environnement.
According to recent reports, the Center Parcs resort in Landes de Gascogne is currently hosting up to 2000 vacationers who are enjoying their holiday. However, a new guest has decided to join the party, and it’s not exactly a welcome one. The infamous tiger mosquito, also known as the Aedes albopictus, has been making an appearance in the area, causing concern among both tourists and locals.
In response to this unwelcome visitor, the major tourist sites in the region have implemented traps and measures to combat the Aedes albopictus. This invasive species has already colonized the village of Pindères, which is home to part of the vacation resort. Surprisingly, the mayor of Pindères, Michel Darrouman, expressed his surprise at the discreet presence of the mosquitoes on his land. However, the president of Coteaux et Landes de Gascogne, reassured the public by stating that Center Parcs is not responsible for this invasion.
Experts believe that the tiger mosquito might have arrived in Pindères as a « stowaway » in a vacationer’s car. It is also possible that the insect passed through the nearby town of Marmande, which has been infested for over a decade. In addition to Pindères and Marmande, the tiger mosquito has also been sighted in Houeillès and Fargues-sur-Ourbise.
While the presence of the tiger mosquito is a concern, authorities are more focused on controlling the local mosquito population, which is well-adapted to the environment. The development of the tiger mosquito in the region is being closely monitored, and efforts are being made to prevent its further spread.
As vacationers continue to enjoy their time at Center Parcs in Landes de Gascogne, it is important to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect oneself from mosquito bites.
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