UCD's Annetta Zintl on mosquitos, citizen science and spotting invasive species in Ireland

Are there mosquitoes in Ireland? Do you think there might be some in your garden? Would you know how to spot an invasive species?
The UCD citizen science community of practice recently invited members of NetVec (the network of insect vectors in Ireland) to talk about their work, as part of the UCD citizen science community of practice.
With the combined effects of climate change, widespread establishment of exotic vector-borne pathogens in continental Europe, and increased trade in livestock and goods between Ireland and the continent, Ireland is at increased risk from invasive arthropod vectors and vector-borne disease.
In this short video (which really gives a sense of the buzz in the room!) Annetta Zintl (UCD School of Veterinary Medicine) speaks with Patrice Harrington (UCD Sustainability) about the work they do at NetVec - and how you can get involved.
See citizenscience.ucd.ie/ and www.ucd.ie/netvecireland/ for further information.
Video and interview credit: Patrice Harrington (UCD Sustainability)