Kingdom = Animalia (Animals) Phylum = Arthropoda (Arthropods) Class – Insecta (Insects)

From Asia and First seen in Houston, TX in 1985

Dengue – fever is a flu- like illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito Dengue – fever is a flu- like illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito West Nile – is an infection of the brain West Nile – is an infection of the brain Types of Encephalitis Types of Encephalitis

Female Blood of domestic/wild mammals Person Bird Person Bird Male Nectar Big Brown Bat Plant Juice

Able to adapt to any climate change Hibernate during winter Around all year in warmer places

There is no way to get rid of them, but there is a way to reduce the numbers. Ways to Reduce Use insect repellent/bug spray Use insect repellent/bug spray By getting rid of standing water or treating it with proper insecticides By getting rid of standing water or treating it with proper insecticides Attempts to Control Attempts to Control Growth Growth A new trap that helps catch these mosquitoes A new trap that helps catch these mosquitoes

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