Mosquitoes and health
Does water storage lead to more mosquitoes?
No. Research shows that water storage does not cause any additional mosquito nuisance.
The number of mosquitoes mainly depends on the weather. There are usually few mosquitoes in this area.
Is there a risk of livestock diseases such as bluetongue?
No. Bluetongue is spread by small insects (midges). These are mainly found near farms. Research shows that nature in De Onlanden plays almost no role in spreading this disease.