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West Nile virus: first autochthonous case in France, July 2026
A first autochthonous case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Transmission, symptoms, prevention steps: everything to do in the Paris region.
Processionary caterpillars: what to do in July 2026?
July is not the right time for classic nest removal: here is the proven strategy (pheromones, HEPA vacuuming, biological treatment) to break the reproduction cycle.
Pantry moths in kitchens: why summer 2026 is a peak infestation period in the Paris region
Indian meal moth, Mediterranean flour moth, tobacco moth: pantry moths affect one in three French households. In summer their cycle speeds up and infestations explode. What you need to know to identify and eliminate them.
Dengue and chikungunya in France 2025: 30 autochthonous dengue cases, 809 chikungunya cases — what it means for summer 2026
The 2025 Santé publique France report confirms a record year for chikungunya and 30 autochthonous dengue cases. Aedes albopictus is now established in 81 departments: how to protect yourself.
Cockroaches in Paris senior residences: what the summer 2026 scandal reveals
Parisian senior residences run by the city are plagued by cockroaches: an octogenarian hospitalised, a landlord under fire. Breakdown of a public-health scandal.
Bed bug label: what the new certification means for hotels and holiday rentals
Just before the summer holiday rush, Bureau Veritas, PROSANE and SEDCPL launch France's first bed bug management label dedicated to hotels, rentals and campsites.