The plane tree tiger is a type of bug with serrated wings.
What health risk?
The bites of this insect cause itching and red bumps . Avoid scratching yourself, this will increase the itching, and could cause infections. I explain below how to calm the itching.
Fortunately, the bites of this insect do not pose any danger to our health.
Proliferation of plane tree tigers
The plane tree tiger , also called the plane tree or plane tree reticulated bug, appreciates heat and global warming. It multiplies at high speed , it enters our homes , especially in the Paris region .
3 solutions to get rid of them in homes:
- BSI STOP Insects to be sprayed on all surfaces where the insect rests: ceiling, curtains, walls, around windows. No odor after drying, does not stain, completely undetectable , remains effective for 8 weeks.
- K.pro Expert Volants. Spray into the ambient air of the room, towards the ceiling. Radical and immediate effect, all flying insects fall to the ground.
- In case of a very strong presence of plane tree tigers in a room, the automatic diffuser of K.pro . It is designed to destroy bedbugs, it is therefore very powerful. This aerosol empties in 3 minutes, and completely saturates the atmosphere of the room (up to 40 m²)
2 natural solutions to calm itching:
- Wine or cider vinegar is very effective. Fill a spray bottle with pure vinegar. Spray on the bites and let it dry. The itching will quickly fade away, and this is true for all itching. For example, for itchy scalps, after washing and rinsing your hair, spray the vinegar directly onto the scalp, massage lightly, and rinse. Do the same for any other itchy skin.
- Natural alum stone. Used by barbers to soothe razor burn. Run the alum stone under cool water, and pass over the bites, let dry. Here too, the itching calms down quickly, and it is also effective for soothing mosquito, spider and wasp bites .
How to identify a plane tree tiger:
Adults measure 3 millimeters , their serrated wings are light cream colored speckled with dark dots . The head is rather triangular. Under the serrated appearance of the wings, the body of the insect resembles a garden bug. The larvae are whitish and grouped under the leaves.
The plane tree tiger is an invasive insect that attacks plane trees by feeding on their leaves and promoting the development of plane tree pathogenic fungi. The tree's mortality is inescapable ; action must be taken.
By killing the plane tree tigers that have taken up residence in your home, you are actively participating in this fight.
For the treatment of plane trees
To preserve biodiversity, insecticides should not be used outdoors.
Vigorous watering of the tree can dislodge the tigers and their larvae by precipitating them to the ground.
Another way will be to treat the tree with products that will poison only the insects that want to feed on the leaves or the sap, for example Bacillus Thuringiensis.
