The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an exotic species
introduced to North America from Asia and has become a major
pest and threat to public health in Maryland. From an initial
discovery in Baltimore City in 1987, the tiger mosquito has
extended its known range to all Maryland counties except
Allegany and Garrett. To find out more, click on any of the
topics below. How did it get here? || Biology of the Tiger
Mosquito || Tiger Mosquitoes as pests || Public Health
importance of the Tiger Mosquito || Surveillance of the Tiger
Mosquito || Control of the Tiger Mosquito in Maryland How Did it
Get Here? The tiger mosquito is native to Asia. It is believed
the species spread to the Western Hemisphere as a result of the
international trade in used tires. The United States imports
millions of tires from Asia due to the high rubber content of
Asian tries, for remanufacturing purposes. Tiger mosquitoes are
closely associated with used tires, which are used as sites for
egg deposition and larval development. I