"The tiger mosquito" Le film
Channel: IRD
Date: 2015-03-06

The tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, draw more and more attention.

Native to Asia, it is invading all the continents, causing a considerable nuisance, and being able to transmit viruses responsible for such serious diseases as dengue or chikungunya.

In 5 minutes, this animated film presents Aida, the tiger mosquito, which tells us its brief life, explains its life cycle, its reproduction, and how it transmits diseases ...

Under a funny - yet scientifically accurate - angle, this film deals with the biology of the tiger mosquito, and gives recommendations to protect oneself.