The characteristics of this mosquito are that they are Neotropical, they are usually larger, black, they bite at all times, they leave quite significant welts, and this is because they usually feed on wild mammals or livestock. Besides, They are not usually resistant to cold, so they estimate that this new invasion will not last more than 7 days.
The females of this species of mosquito place their eggs on moist soil in flood-prone areas, a substantial difference from the Aedes Aegypti, which does so in artificial containers with water.
Mosquito invasion: how to protect yourself from Aedes Albifasciatus
To protect against mosquitoes, repellents authorized by the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) should be used. They come in sprays, lotions, creams, gels and aerosols, whose active substances are: DEET, IR3535 and icaridin.
In indoor environments, special anti-mosquito spirals, tablets or liquids can also be used.
In this sense, specialists assure that there is no scientific evidence that vanilla essence or egg maples serve to repel these insects.
