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Asian Tiger mosquitoes found in LA county

Seeded on Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:48 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
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Comment author avatarMomof3and3

Why is this such a big deal all of a sudden.  We've had Asian Tiger Mosquitoes in Louisiana for quite awhile now and we live in the greater New Orleans area.  Getting bitten during the day is common in my backyard.  Chemical preventatives often don't work so we have to rely on other methods such as making sure there is no standing water around the yard such as in flower pots, etc.

    Reply#1 - Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:53 PM EDT
    Comment author avatarJOregon

    Why is this such a big deal all of a sudden.

    Because now it is spreading elsewhere.

    That makes it all of a sudden for many that now have to worry about:

    The insect has been connected to recent dengue fever outbreaks in south Florida, Texas and Hawaii.

      #1.1 - Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:41 PM EDT
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      Comment author avatarSH123

      That Sucks

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      Reply#2 - Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:27 PM EDT
      Comment author avatarJOregon

      bzzzzzzzzzz

        #2.1 - Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:41 PM EDT
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