More frequent heat waves and floods, longer and hotter summers. All these factors have created – and will continue to do so – more favourable conditions for mosquitoes to thrive. In addition to being a nuisance, some species can also transmit pathogens that cause diseases such as dengue fever, Zika or chikungunya. Thanks to more favourable climate conditions, these mosquitoes are now populating northern and western Europe, increasing the risk of us getting sick. An animation from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) provides more information about mosquitoes, diseases and how we can protect ourselves.