WANTED: Asian Tiger Mosquito
By La'Naa Roberts and Angie Garces
Scientific Name: Aedes albopictus
Common Name:Asian tiger Mosquito
Physical Description:
Bold black shiny scales and distinct silver white scales on the palpus and tarsi. Adults of the mosquito have black bodies with visible white stripes.
Birthplace:
It was first discovered in Japan. Is a now active species which is rapidly spreading across america
Method of transportation:
The tiger asian mosquito arrived in the United States by them spreading in the western hemisphere as a result of international trade in used tires.
Crimes:
The mosquito acquire diseases from a host animal when the female mosquito sucks the host's blood. In the United States the Asian tiger mosquito may spread diseases such as West wile virus and encephalitis.
Punishment/Sentence:
Be sure doors and windows screens fit tightly and are good repair. Minimize time spent outdoors between day and night when mosquitoes are most active.