Aedes albopictus and the world trade in used tires, 1988-1995: the shape of things to come?
Reiter, P.
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 14(1): 83-94
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 8756-971X PMID: 9599329 Document Number: 494478
In the decade since used tyres were identified as the mode of introduction of A. albopictus to the USA, similar infestations have been reported from 10 other countries in the Americas and 2 in Europe. Millions of used tyres are still being traded throughout the world and although a few governments have implemented inspection procedures to prevent further introductions, these are unlikely to be effective. Further introductions of mosquitoes of potential public health significance are inevitable.