A dangerous and disease-spreading mosquito known as a "tiger mosquito" have hit New Jersey and do not show signs of leaving, the Associated Press reported.

The Asian tiger mosquitos are very aggressive at all times of day. It is black with white spots, giving the appearance of a tuxedo.

"The Asian tiger mosquito is an extremely aggressive insect that has largely supplanted japonicas since 2008, especially in urban and suburban areas," Eric Green, the mosquito control officer for Passaic County, told the Record.

He also said the tiger mosquito could be "a more efficient disease vector, especially for West Nile virus [because] it bites in daytime and could put more people at risk."

Aedes albopictus, its scientific name, was first discovered in New Jersey's Monmouth County in 1995. It has since spread north and has become a problem in a number of other counties across the state.

Pete Rendine, chief inspector with the mosquito control division of the Bergen County Public Works Department, said the "albo" mosquitos, as they were originally termed in 1995, are not leaving New Jersey any time soon.

"This is an extremely obnoxious nuisance mosquito," said Claudia O'Malley, a biologist for the state's mosquito control division. "It is impossible to control without concerted efforts by homeowners in eliminating the breeding habitat."

In addition to its aggression, the tiger mosquito is known to carry any of a number of diseases. Experts say the diseases could include West Nile virus, dengue fever, eastern equine encephalitis and chikungunya fever. The only ones that should cause concern in the northern climates are the equine encephalitis, which affects horses, and West Nile, which affects humans.

Rendine said basic home maintenance is enough to prevent the mosquitos from breeding. Items as small as a bottle cap hold enough water for the tiger mosquito to lay eggs and clogged drains and neglected kiddie pools are large enough to create a neighborhood-wide problem.

"If everybody did their part, this mosquito could be eliminated," Green said.

Rendine said the best way to prevent the mosquitos from breeding is to dump out any water left lying around outside. If anyone has a decorative pond, they should apply an aerator to keep the water moving or put a couple gambusia afinis (mosquito fish), which are known to eat mosquito larvae.