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Some Mosquitoes Prefer Laying Eggs Near Flowers

Asian tiger mosquitoes, Aedes albopictus, are vectors for yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and other infectious diseases, and theyve been making their way through front lawns and backyards across the U.S. According to a new Journal of Medical Entomology study, they prefer to lay their eggs in water near flowering plants. The findings could help us…