Guidance

National contingency plan for invasive mosquitoes

Actions that should be taken in the event of a non-native invasive mosquito species of public or animal health importance being detected in England.

• From: UK Health Security Agency, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 3 June 2020
• Last updated: 25 July 2023 — See all updates

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National contingency plan for invasive mosquitoes: detection of incursions

Ref: PHE publications gateway number GW-1251

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Details

This national contingency plan for invasive mosquitoes is a cross-government document, originally published by Public Health England (PHE). The document is currently being reviewed and due to be republished by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Contact details provided are still operational.

About this document

This document outlines the actions, as agreed across government, that should be taken in the event of a non-native invasive mosquito species of public or animal health importance being detected in England.

This document only covers actions taken at the local level when invasive mosquitoes are detected.

Current situation

Aedes albopictus mosquitoes were found at different sites in Kent (annually from 2016 to 2019) and London (2019) without establishment or transmission of exotic viruses. There have been no non-native mosquito detections during surveillance 2020 to 2022.

Published 3 June 2020
Last updated 25 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 July 2023

   Updated details section on 2020 to 2022 surveillance, and added a note about upcoming review of the document.

2. 3 June 2020

   First published.