Chatham County Warns Wilmington Island Residents About Prolific Asian Tiger Mosquito Breeding
Residents of the Bull River Shoals Condo Association on Wilmington Island have been alerted by Chatham County Mosquito Control about a significant breeding problem involving Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus). The HOA issued a notice urging all 156 units to inspect their properties for standing water, which serves as breeding grounds for these mosquitoes. Asian tiger mosquitoes are described as aggressive, daytime biters that can bite multiple times for a single blood meal. This non-native invasive species has been present in Chatham County since 1986, likely introduced via the used-tire trade, and had spread throughout Georgia by 1993. Unlike many other mosquito species, Asian tiger mosquitoes are active during the day and can reproduce in very small amounts of water, such as bottle caps, plant trays, or birdbaths. Dr. Stephen Greiman, a Georgia Southern mosquito expert, notes their suitability to the humid and hot Coastal Georgia climate. Ture Carlson, director of Chatham County Mosquito Control, ...
