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Invasive mosquito that can spread severe diseases found breeding in UK for first time

UKHSA said the mosquitoes were found through its watch scheme and control measures were put in place after larvae were discovered.

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The Aedes aegypti mosquito, known to transmit viruses such as dengue and Zika virus, has been found breeding in the UK for the first time.

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greenocktelegraph.co.uk broke the news on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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