The Asian Tiger Mosquito has taken up residence in Southern California, biting citizens day and night despite some serious swatting. This non native species is especially dangerous because of their ability to transfer fatal diseases such as yellow fever, chikungunya, and heart worm, pest control experts are busily working away to eradicate the pesky mosquitos before they eradicate Californians!
The article was very interesting, and it makes me glad we live in chilly Minnesota. The funniest part, or rather the only funny part, was that these mosquitos were actually brought over here by a shipment of ornamental "lucky bamboo" plants, which turned out a bit unlucky for Southern Californians.
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