As of 2022, 71 French départements are on red alert for the invasive tiger mosquito, a daytime biter capable of transmitting diseases such as dengue and Zika. Protecting households involves removing stagnant water in gardens and utilizing physical barriers like nets and fans to mitigate the high risk posed in private, residential areas. For comprehensive advice on keeping them away, see this Connexion France article . Dengue fever -Monitoring and control of the tiger mosquito