High season for bloodsuckers: Hessen fights against mosquitoes and ticks!

High season for bloodsuckers: Hessen fights against mosquitoes and ticks!

The temperatures rise and the sun shines over Hesse- this is not only a sign of high season outdoors, but also for the increase in mosquito and tick population. These small bloodsuckers are currently enjoying the best conditions because the rain of early summer has created ideal conditions for larval formation. According to Tagesschau, up to 200 mosquito larvae per liter. Likewise, the ticks, which are particularly active in the southern and eastern cities, are an issue for many walkers and cyclists. In order to counter the vermin, the fight against biological active ingredients (BTI) has been stuck since the Pentecost weekend.

While the bloodsuckers are multiplying, there are also gratifying news from the bike world. The cities of Frankfurt and Baunatal were able to shine at the ADFC bicycle climate test this year. Frankfurt was awarded the most bicycle -friendly city in Germany in the category of big cities, while Baunatal in the group of cities took first place with 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants. This survey, which is carried out every two years and captures the satisfaction of cyclists, is the largest of its kind worldwide. Last year, around 245,000 cyclists took part in the survey, which enables a clear assessment of the bicycle infrastructure in the cities, as ADFC

Details from the ADFC bicycle climate test

The bicycle climate test evaluates aspects such as safety when cycling, the condition of the wheel infrastructure and the advertising for cycling on site. This survey helps municipalities take targeted measures to promote cycling in their cities. The results of the survey, which is specifically aimed at cyclists, have a high meaning because they are shaped by broad citizenship.

zoological excitement and political news

In other news of the week, a outbreak of four orangutans caused a stir in the Frankfurt Zoo. These animals escaped due to a technical defect, but could be brought back without any problems. The zoo remains temporarily closed, while the security measures are checked.

In the area of ​​security law, a 43-year-old is charged by the Frankfurt public prosecutor's office for 22 alleged acts of violence against women. In contrast to the positive development in bicycle friendliness and the general quality of life, these incidents are in the municipal areas.

In the middle of these developments, the discussion about national topics also takes on. In the context of the G7 summit it was reported that US President Trump left the summit in Canada due to the conflict in the Middle East, while Finance Minister Klingbeil brought the possibility of increasing defense spending on the wallpaper.

In our leisure recommendation this week there is the streaming format "Camping-Check" with Friso Richter, which deals with forest camping and tiny house hotels. The podcast "underneath" about conflicts in a village due to a planned wind farm could also be interesting for many.

This shows that Hessen not only fights against the insects, but also remains alive and dynamic on other levels. The developments in Frankfurt and Baunatal as the most bicycle -friendly cities in Germany are a reason to celebrate, while the other topics of the week remind us that there is a lot going on even in quiet times.