Is There Mosquitoes in Hawaii?

Wouter

Whether you live in Hawaii or travel there, mosquitoes can be a huge nuisance. They are the most common vectors of disease in the world, and they cause harm to people and wildlife. They can also carry a wide range of diseases including Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue Fever. These diseases can be especially dangerous to native birds, who are often killed by mosquito-borne illnesses.

In the early 19th century, mosquitoes were introduced to Hawaii by whaling ships. The bilge water of these ships is thought to have carried the first mosquitoes to Hawai’i.

Since then, Hawaii has become home to six different species of mosquito. Each of the eight major Hawaiian islands has its own unique biozone. Some of the species are active during the day, while others bite during the night. Some are not known to bite humans.

Aedes aegypti is the most common species found in Hawaii. This species is known to be the vector of avian pox and bird malaria. It breeds in standing water, and lays eggs on the surface of still water.

The Asian Tiger Mosquito is a pest to Hawaii. It is a native of Southeast Asia and spreads quickly to the surrounding countryside. It can sometimes appear miles away from its original home. It bites multiple times before dropping eggs. It then lives in urban areas and thrives in densely populated areas.

The Japanese encephalitis virus and West Nile virus are both transmitted by mosquitoes, but they are not believed to be an immediate threat to Hawaii.

Continue reading:

Default ThumbnailCan You Use Clotrimazole on Mosquito Bites? Default ThumbnailCan You Use Sudocrem For Mosquito Bites? Default ThumbnailCan We Use a Mosquito Coil in an Air Conditioned Room? Default ThumbnailCan You Take Mosquito on a Plane? Default ThumbnailCan You Eat Mosquito Fern? Default ThumbnailWhy Are Mosquito Bites Always Raise? Default ThumbnailDo I Need Mosquito Repellent in Jamaica? Default ThumbnailDo I Need Mosquito Repellent in Hawaii?