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The National Pest Management Association said there are some invasive bugs of particular concern in the United States, including Asian tiger mosquitoes seen here. “Invasive species are causing serious concern as continued erratic weather conditions are allowing certain pests to increase their territory across the U.S.,” said the“Without natural predators in their environment, invasive pest populations can easily get out of hand,” said Dr.
While invasive pests can be annoying, they also can cause property damage and in some cases, transmit disease. The association listed five bugs as invasive species including the brown marmorated stink bugs and spotted lanternfly as well as:The association said the Asian tiger mosquito entered the U.S. in the mid-1980s in shipments of used tires and has since spread to more than 25 states. This aggressive bug prefers to breed in containers, “which are often found around human dwellings,” and can transmit Eastern Equine Encephalitis , West Nile virus, Chikungunya, dengue fever and Zika virus.
The National Pest Management Association said there are some invasive bugs of particular concern in the United States, including Asian longhorned ticks seen here. The nymph and the adult were placed atop a United States dime to provide a sense of scale. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our
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