The perspective of Aedes albopictus from the administrative viewpoint.
Mosquito control administrators should consider a newly introduced species in view of local conditions. Aedes albopictus was discovered in Harris County while surveying for Aedes aegypti. Recognizing a potential threat to public health, local and state officials were notified of the discovery. Questions posed by the introduction of a foreign species requires a cooperative application of research resources. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) should serve as the coordinator of this effort.
D000330:Aedes; D000818:Animals; D004463:Ecology; D007303:Insect Vectors; D009032:Mosquito Control; D013781:Texas; D014481:United States