Overview

• Asian tiger mosquito populations have established in Berlin and southern Germany, heightening local disease transmission concerns.
• Chemical repellents with DEET or Icaridin offer the most reliable protection, with DEET effective for up to eight hours.
• Light-colored, long-sleeved clothing and permethrin-treated mosquito nets significantly reduce bite exposure indoors and outdoors.
• Residents are advised to eliminate standing water in gardens, install window screens and avoid unproven devices like ultrasonic repellents.
• Showering with mild, unscented gel before bed and placing a worn T-shirt in a room corner can lure and trap mosquitoes for easy removal.