Dijon metropolitan area. "People are really fed up": sales of repellents and traps are exploding in the face of the tiger mosquito.

Fly swatters, electric rackets, spirals, lamps, traps of varying sizes, refills... It's impossible to miss them: at the Castorama store in Marsannay-la-Côte, mosquito repellent products are prominently displayed on the large display unit overlooking the outdoor aisle. This space, larger than a traditional end-of-aisle display, was created this year to meet the high demand.

"People are really fed up with not being able to enjoy their garden or patio without being bitten, especially by tiger mosquitoes. They are looking for effective solutions for themselves, their children, and their pets. We have seen a sales increase of more than 80% since the start of the season compared to the same period last year," observes Guillaume Reynier, outdoor department advisor. At this...

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