Asian tiger mosquito now in Berlin too – how to protect yourself

By Diana Resnik

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31/05/2026 - 15:58 GMT+2

A species of mosquito from the tropics in Germany? The Asian tiger mosquito is apparently spreading in Germany. It is particularly on the rise in North Rhine-Westphalia.

So far, established populations have been detected in Bonn, Euskirchen and the Rhein-Erft district. The city of Cologne is now also warning that the tropical mosquitoes could multiply over the coming months. The northernmost place where a population has been confirmed is Berlin.