# Asian tiger mosquito spread in Europe

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asian-tiger-mosquito-spread-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-10-30T15:40:17.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Health authorities in Germany and Spain are issuing warnings regarding the proliferation of the Asian tiger mosquito. In Germany, officials are urging residents to eliminate potential breeding sites, such as water containers, to prevent eggs from surviving the winter. Experts note that while local transmission of diseases like Dengue or Zika has not occurred, the risk remains if infected travelers are bitten by local mosquitoes.

In Galicia, Spain, the Department of Health has specifically warned about mosquito breeding in cemeteries during the All Saints Day holiday. Authorities noted that ornamental containers and flower vases used for graves can collect stagnant water, providing habitats for larvae. While the mosquito was first detected in Galicia in 2023 and has spread through various municipalities, officials state that no local cases of mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, or Zika, have been confirmed in the region to date.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Galicia health authorities warn of tiger mosquito risks in cemeteries

Galician health officials warn that cemetery flower vases and pots could become breeding grounds for the tiger mosquito during All Saints Day, urging citizens to prevent stagnant water accumulation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galicia-health-authorities-warn-of-tiger-mosquito-risks-in-cemeteries

### 2026-10-12: Asian tiger mosquito prevention urged in Germany

German health officials advise residents to eliminate standing water and clean containers this autumn to destroy resilient Asian tiger mosquito eggs and prevent population surges in the spring.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asian-tiger-mosquito-prevention-urged-in-germany

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