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The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)

The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus). By Nikhil Kandpal. Origin. Native to Asia Spread to United States via tire trade First found in Houston; possibly from Japan Population dispersed by used tire trade Now very common along west coast. Problems Caused by Asian Tiger Mosquito.

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The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)

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  1. The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) By Nikhil Kandpal

  2. Origin • Native to Asia • Spread to United States via tire trade • First found in Houston; possibly from Japan • Population dispersed by used tire trade • Now very common along west coast

  3. Problems Caused by Asian Tiger Mosquito • Disease-carrying organism • West Nile Virus • Dengue Fever • Japanese Encephalitis • Particularly aggressive • Well adapted to the environment • Thrive in wetland habitat • Adapted to urban environments

  4. Life Cycle

  5. Population and Activity in United States • Found in 37 states • California • Pennsylvania • Many mosquito infections in Pennsylvania • Montgomery County – 42 infections

  6. Rate of Spread • Unable to find projections for rate of spread • Predictions can be made from past data • 800% national increase in past year for West Nile Virus • 4600% increase in Pennsylvania

  7. Methods of Control • Development of new traps • Use ammonia, fatty acids, and lactic acid • Reduction of tire imports • Forms of biological control also being developed

  8. Bibliography • "Invasive Species: Animals - Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes Albopictus)." National Invasive Species Information Center. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/animals/asiantigmos.shtml>. • This source provided information on the introduction of the Asian Tiger Mosquito into the United States. It also had a wide variety of other sources on the topic. • "Disease Maps." West Nile Virus Mosquito. USGS, 20 Sept. 2011. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. • This source provided information on the spread of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the United States. It also had a map which had the cumulative number of infections in each state. • "Issg Database: Ecology of." IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG). Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?fr=1>. • This source had information on different methods of control used for the Asian Tiger Mosquito. • "Asian Tiger Mosquito Prevention and Control." Illinois Department of Public Health Home Page. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pctigermosquito.htm>. • This source had information on the life cycle of the Asian Tiger Mosquito.

  9. Bibliography • "The Asian Tiger Mosquito in Maryland." Maryland Department of Agriculture. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. <http://www.mda.state.md.us/plants- pests/mosquito_control/_asian_tiger_mosquito_md.php>. • This website had some important information about the general biology of the Asian Tiger Mosquito. It also had a section on why this species is a health hazard. • Pictures • http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/mosquito/labellifecycle/ • http://asiantigermosquito.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/atmoutprevention.jpg

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