Why the Mountain Remains (Again) a Refuge in Front of the Tiger Mosquito - My Stay in the Mountains

Coming from Asia, the tiger mosquito made its appearance in France in the Alpes-Maritimes. More than 20 years later, it colonized a large part of the country. Very active between 1 May and 30 November, its presence is now seen in 81 of the 96 metropolitan departments. Every summer, the threat is increasing. Capable of transmitting viruses such as dengue, chikungunya or Zika, it has perfectly adapted to urban and peri-urban environments. But ther…