The mayor of Saint-Just Saint-Rambert in the Loire region issued a unique directive on Tuesday, September 1st, banning tiger mosquitoes from flying over the commune. The order, signed by Mayor Olivier Joly and revealed by the TL7 Loire channel, cited the insects' low-flying, circular behavior and their bites as sources of annoyance for residents. The document states that any tiger mosquito not following the guidelines could face "legal proceedings," though this is clearly a symbolic measure, meant to highlight the issue rather than enforce actual punishment. Joly, a member of a diverse right-wing party, described the situation as both serious and trivial, noting that "these small things can ruin our lives." Residents reportedly approached him after he returned from vacation, complaining about the disruption of outdoor activities such as aperitifs. The mayor emphasized the need to engage the local population in addressing the issue through community action. To combat the mosquito problem, the municipality has already taken several measures, including installing mosquito traps, bat houses, and nesting boxes for titmice—birds that eat mosquitoes. Solar-powered masts have also been set up to attract swallows, another mosquito predator. A budget of 45,000 euros has been allocated for these initiatives. Joly warned that tiger mosquitoes could be widespread across the region by 2085 due to climate change. He urged residents to take personal responsibility, noting that mosquitoes typically live within 150 meters of their birthplace. The city hall encourages residents to eliminate standing water in buckets, flower pot saucers, old tires, and to maintain gutters and drains, as well as to cover or treat ponds. Tiger mosquitoes, originally found in tropical and subtropical climates, were first detected in mainland France in 2004. With the effects of global warming, their range has been expanding steadily. A recent study by the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), Cirad, and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics predicts that by 2085, tiger mosquitoes could be present throughout most of France, excluding mountainous areas. This expansion raises concerns about the potential for local transmission of diseases such as dengue fever, which could significantly impact public health across the country.