Table 2.
Important characteristics of mosquito species found in Alabama
| Genus | Species | Vectors of Disease | Active period | Breeding | Resilience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aedes | aegypti albopictus | Zika virus, dengue fever virus, chikungunya virus | Daytime | Tires, streams, puddles | Eggs can survive without water 6 months |
| Anopheles | quadrimaculatis | Malaria | Nighttime | Agricultural fields | Eggs require water for survival |
| Culex | pipiens tarsalis quinquefasciatus | West Nile virus | Wastewater, sewage, bird baths, flower pots | Eggs require water for survival |