Dutch authorities take action to eradicate disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes in Limburg
Residents of Panningen (postal code 5981) face potential health risks as Asian tiger mosquitoes, capable of transmitting tropical diseases, have been detected. Authorities are stepping up efforts to eliminate the invasive species, urging locals to cooperate and report sightings.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Panningen, postal code area 5981, Limburg, Netherlands |
| Mosquito Species | Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) |
| Potential Risk | Transmission of tropical diseases if population grows |
| Action Period | April 2026 – October/November 2026 |
| Measures Taken | Removal of stagnant water, larvicide treatment, mosquito traps |
| Resident Involvement | Door-to-door inspections, reporting sightings |
| Contact for Reports | NVWA (0900 0388 or nvwa.nl/vraag) |
| Health Questions | GGD Limburg-Noord (088 119 1245) |
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is responsible for monitoring and controlling invasive species that pose risks to public health and agriculture. In this case, the NVWA is leading efforts to prevent the establishment of the Asian tiger mosquito, which could threaten community well-being if left unchecked.
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Read the full translated article below
Combating Asian tiger mosquito in Panningen
In a part of Panningen, Asian tiger mosquitoes were found in 2025. This concerns postal code area 5981. This mosquito can transmit tropical diseases if its numbers increase. Therefore, it is important to combat the mosquito.
Mosquito eggs can survive the winter. It is therefore possible that the tiger mosquito is still present in the area. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is therefore taking action again this year to combat the mosquito. Residents of the area will receive a letter with information about this from the NVWA.
Stagnant water
Employees of the NVWA and the company B2 Pest Control remove stagnant water where mosquitoes gather. If this is not possible, they treat the water with a substance that kills mosquito larvae. This substance is harmless to humans and other animals. They also place mosquito traps in various locations to check whether the control measures are effective.
Period
Do you live in the area? Then it is possible that employees will ring your doorbell and ask if they can inspect your garden. The employees will start in April 2026 and will return after about four weeks. If they find tiger mosquitoes, the measures may continue until the end of the mosquito season, which is approximately October or November 2026.
More information and tips
More information about the Asian tiger mosquito can be found in the poster (PDF, 744.2 kB). You can also see how to recognize the mosquito there. The poster also contains tips on how to prevent the mosquito from settling here. Or visit the website of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
Tiger mosquito found?
Do you think you have found an Asian tiger mosquito? Keep it and report it to the NVWA. You will be asked to send a photo.
Questions
Call the NVWA at 0900 0388 or submit your question via nvwa.nl/vraag. For questions about your health, you can call GGD Limburg-Noord at 088 119 1245.