In the town of Argenteuil, located in the Val-d'Oise department, over 60 tiger mosquito traps have been installed as part of a new initiative to control their growing population. The local government has announced that schools in the area will soon be equipped with special passive egg-laying traps designed to capture female mosquitoes. This expansion follows an initial test at the Jean-Jacques Rousseau kindergarten, where the traps were first deployed. The tiger mosquito, originally from Asia, arrived in France around ten years ago and is known to carry several tropical diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Georges Mothron, the mayor of Argenteuil (a member of the LR political party), emphasized that this move is part of a broader strategy to combat the spread of these mosquitoes. Speaking on social media, he stated, "We kept our promise made during the campaign. Today, we are taking a new step in our strategy of combat." Mothron also expressed a commitment to ensuring that residents can enjoy outdoor spaces without worry, saying, "We will conduct an unrelenting fight." The traps used in the initiative do not involve harmful chemicals or insecticides. Instead, they mimic natural egg-laying sites, attracting female mosquitoes to an adhesive surface where they are captured. According to the mayor, early results from the program have been promising, with a noticeable drop in reported mosquito bites. However, Mothron also reminded residents that individual actions are crucial in controlling the mosquito population. He advised people to regularly empty the saucers of flower pots, watering cans, and other containers that collect water, and to cover ponds and water collectors to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. The initiative has been well-received by the local community, who have reported an unusually high number of tiger mosquitoes this year. Residents are hopeful that these measures will help reduce the presence of the pests and the risks they pose to public health.