The Asian tiger mosquito

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These webpages contain the results of operational research. You will have access to scientific publications, unpublished data, contact information and multiple tools developed during the project

Areawide management of the Asian tiger mosquito (AW-ATM)

funded by USDA-ARS(2008-2013)

Click this box to enter. Below are links to general information on this mosquito's life- history and critical management topics: Surveillance, Education, Control, and theEconomics of it all. Click for details.

Aedes albopictus (Skuse)

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insect photos by Ary Farajollahi

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What is it?
An Asian mosquito with temperate and tropical forms. Worldwide invasive.

Where is it?
Backyards. The immatures grow in small containers, the adults hang on vegetation.

Is it dangerous?
The adult females are aggressive human biters and can transmit viral diseases.

Surveillance
This day-biting mosquito is not attracted to light. Find out ways to trap them.

Education
Homeowners need to be involved in mosquito control. Teach by example.

Control
Target hot-spots. Start early with larvicides. Adulticides work in a pinch.

http://asiantigermosquito.rutgers.edu/