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• Asian tiger mosquito gains ground in Illinois

  Jun 4, 2020 8:15 am by Ananya SenNatural History Survey
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  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.

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