Asian tiger mosquito population rising in Franklin County, public urged to take action Posted: Jul 16, 2024 / 11:44 AM EDT Updated: Jul 16, 2024 / 02:07 PM EDT ...

Mite feeding damage is called stippling, which is the fine flecking causing leaves to turn light yellow or greenish-white.

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Asian tiger mosquitoes have a very short flight range compared to other mosquitoes; typically, they do not fly more than 200 yards from where they are born. This little-known tidbit is important ...

The Asian tiger mosquito originates from Southeast Asia. However, in the last 50 years, the species has spread to Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East, according to SC.gov.

"Asian tiger mosquito populations typically increase around mid-July, peak in mid-September and taper off in October as nighttime temperatures drop," the commissioners said in a press release ...

The Asian tiger mosquito originates from Southeast Asia. However, in the last 50 years, the species has spread to Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East, according to SC.gov.

Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) are found in more than 900 countries, including in the U.S., where it’s considered invasive and has spread to 26 states since it was introduced.

They tallied mosquito larvae and pupae where they found them, and put up periodic traps to catch and count adult female mosquitoes (the ones that do the biting).

The Asian tiger mosquito originates from Southeast Asia. However, in the last 50 years, the species has spread to Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East, according to SC.gov.