Our Bugs
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Aedes aegypti - Yellow Fever Mosquito
Available Strains: Ugal, Rock, Liverpool, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica.
About: Also known as the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika, and other tropical diseases. Originating in Africa, this mosquito has spread to other parts of the world, including the United States.
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Anopheles - Marsh Mosquito
Available Strains: Stephensi
About: Also known as the marsh and nail mosquito, Anopheles are the only known carrier of malaria.
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Lone star tick
About: The main human-biting ticks in the southern region of the United States. Known to transmit Alpha-gal syndrome that makes people allergic to red meat and other mammal products.