The invasive animal that I am studying about is called the Asian Tiger Mosquito. Its scientific name is Aedes Albopictus. This bug is a invasive animal because its from Asia and it invaded Hawaii. They are bad because they carry viruses and diseases, like the west Nile virus. That can kill you.
This bug was originally from Asia, and the bug invaded Hawaii in the late 1800's. They came into the U.S by tires that have been imported from Japan. The Asian Tiger Mosquito can cause viruses and diseases which is why they are a problem to the U.S. They are trying to get rid of the mosquitoes by trying to reduce their nests and trying reduce the mosquito eggs. They do that by reduce moist areas around your house and yard.
Sources: http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/animals/asiantigmos.shtml#.UIR8JcVX3ng and http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pctigermosquito.htm
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