https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Zurich is calling on residents to stop the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito which can carry a range of potentially fatal diseases. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190717/zurich-calls-for-help-in-fight-against-tiger-mosquito-health-tropical-diseases-switzerland Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:43:16 +0200 zurich-calls-for-help-in-fight-against-tiger-mosquito-health-tropical-diseases-switzerland Wasps are a bigger nuisance than ever this summer as the hot, dry weather continues and more people are eating outdoors. https://www.thelocal.ch/20150723/pest-controllers-warn-of-wasp-nuisance Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:51:34 +0200 pest-controllers-warn-of-wasp-nuisance Switzerland is on the alert after sightings in neighbouring France and Germany of the Asian tiger mosquito that can spread dangerous tropical diseases. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130808/authorities-act-to-stop-spread-of-dangerous-mosquito Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:13:00 +0200 authorities-act-to-stop-spread-of-dangerous-mosquito