Asian tiger mosquitoes serve as vectors in the transmission of disease
pathogens. These pathogens pose significant risks to the health
of humans, birds, and horses. Follow the links to the left to learn
about the diseases spread by the Asian tiger mosquito.
Mosquitoes acquire pathogens from a reservoir host when the female
sucks the host's blood. The mosquitoes transfer that virus to another
animal during a later feeding.
The Asian tiger mosquito seeks out humans for a blood meal, so the
chance of transmitting serious diseases to humans is high.
Introduction
Asian tiger mosquitoes serve as vectors in the transmission of disease
pathogens. These pathogens pose significant risks to the health
of humans, birds, and horses. Follow the links to the left to learn
about the diseases spread by the Asian tiger mosquito.