title: Updated Distribution of Aedes albopictus in Oklahoma, and Implications in Arbovirus Transmission.
abstract: A series of statewide surveys were conducted in Oklahoma in the summers between 1991 and 2004 to identify the distribution of Aedes albopictus. Adult mosquitoes were identified in 63 counties, bringing the currently known distribution of Ae. albopictus in the state to 69 of 77 counties. The widespread presence of Ae. albopictus in Oklahoma has important current and future public and veterinary health implications for surveillance and control efforts.
authors.affiliation: 1  Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74075.
authors.forename: Bruce H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Noden
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Coburn
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Kristy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes / Q000502:physiology* / Q000821:virology*; D063147:Animal Distribution; D000818:Animals; D001102:Arbovirus Infections / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology*; D001103:Arboviruses / Q000502:physiology*; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000502:physiology / Q000821:virology; D009825:Oklahoma
keywords: Aedes albopictus; Asian tiger mosquito; Oklahoma; distribution; invasive species