Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Aedes albopictus" in English language version.
The Asian tiger mosquito...was first found in Southern California in 2001 and was believed to have hitchhiked its way in on imported nursery items. San Diego County officials believed they had eradicated it here in 2001 until the recent find. The pest has infested communities in Los Angeles County and has been spreading in the last year and a half.
Also in September, Aedes albopictus, was detected in Kern and San Diego Counties and has expanded in regions of Los Angeles County.
The Asian tiger mosquito...was first found in Southern California in 2001 and was believed to have hitchhiked its way in on imported nursery items. San Diego County officials believed they had eradicated it here in 2001 until the recent find. The pest has infested communities in Los Angeles County and has been spreading in the last year and a half.
Also in September, Aedes albopictus, was detected in Kern and San Diego Counties and has expanded in regions of Los Angeles County.