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  • Asian tiger mosquito gains ground in Illinois

    Jun 4, 2020 12:45 pm by Ananya SenResearch
    the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more abundant in Illinois. Photo by James Gathany/CDC

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    • the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more abundant in Illinois. Photo by James Gathany/CDC

    Researchers report that the Asian tiger mosquito 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.