Invasive African mosquitoes discovered in Oregon for the first time

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A species of African mosquito has been found in Oregon for the first time in Jackson County.

According to the Oregon Health Authority, Aedes aegypti mosquitos were discovered during part of a routine mosquito surveillance in the county to monitor for West Nile virus and Western equine encephalitis.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are described as relatively small with a black-and-white pattern and OHA said they most likely originated in Africa. The mosquitoes...