title: First occurrence of Ochlerotatus japonicus in the state of Washington.
abstract: This is a report on the 1st occurrence of Ochlerotatus japonicus in the state of Washington. In August through November 2001, immature stages were found near the King County communities of Carnation (2 sites), Black Diamond, Kent, and Issaquah and were reared to the adult stage for identification and preservation.
authors.affiliation: Washington Department of Health, Office of Environmental Health & Safety, 7171 Cleanwater Lane (Building 3), PO Box 47825, Olympia, WA 98504-7825, USA.
authors.forename: Monica R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Roppo
authors.forename: Jack L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lilja
authors.forename: Francis A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Maloney
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Sames
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003710:Demography; D044969:Ochlerotatus; D014861:Washington