University of Illinois: Asian Tiger Mosquito Gains Ground in Illinois
June 05, 2020
June 05, 2020
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 5 -- The University of Illinois System Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news release:
Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more abundant across Illinois in the past three decades. Its spread is problematic, as the mosquito can transmit diseases - like chikungunya or dengue fever - to humans.
The Asian tiger mosquito originated in the forests of southeast Asia. It found its way to Texas aroun . . .
Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has become more abundant across Illinois in the past three decades. Its spread is problematic, as the mosquito can transmit diseases - like chikungunya or dengue fever - to humans.
The Asian tiger mosquito originated in the forests of southeast Asia. It found its way to Texas aroun . . .