Asian Tiger Mosquito

The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a mosquito species indigenous to Thailand and various Asian regions. This relentless day-biting mosquito is regarded as a significant nuisance worldwide, primarily due to its capacity to transmit multiple diseases, including dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. In Thailand, the Asian tiger mosquito commonly inhabits urban areas, posing an everyday annoyance to residents. Its peak activity occurs during daylight hours, and it reproduces in diminutive water reservoirs like puddles and flowerpots. To curb their population and mitigate disease transmission risks, the Thai government has enacted numerous preventive measures encompassing public awareness campaigns, insecticide treatments, and the eradication of breeding grounds.