The article discusses the global spread and risk of invasion by the Asian tiger mosquito, *Aedes albopictus*. This mosquito is of significant medical importance due to its aggressive daytime biting behavior and its ability to transmit various viruses, including dengue, LaCrosse, and West Nile. The species has spread rapidly over the past two decades, primarily through the international trade in used tires, which often carry eggs of the mosquito. The authors use a genetic algorithm, Genetic Algorithm for Rule Set Production (GARP), to model the ecological niche of *Ae. albopictus* and predict a global ecological risk map for its continued spread. They combine this analysis with the risk due to tire imports from infested countries and their proximity to uninfested countries to identify the most at-risk countries for future introductions and establishments. The methods used have potential for predicting risks of future invasions of vectors or pathogens. The study highlights the importance of thorough inspections and control measures to prevent infestation in countries at high risk.The article discusses the global spread and risk of invasion by the Asian tiger mosquito, *Aedes albopictus*. This mosquito is of significant medical importance due to its aggressive daytime biting behavior and its ability to transmit various viruses, including dengue, LaCrosse, and West Nile. The species has spread rapidly over the past two decades, primarily through the international trade in used tires, which often carry eggs of the mosquito. The authors use a genetic algorithm, Genetic Algorithm for Rule Set Production (GARP), to model the ecological niche of *Ae. albopictus* and predict a global ecological risk map for its continued spread. They combine this analysis with the risk due to tire imports from infested countries and their proximity to uninfested countries to identify the most at-risk countries for future introductions and establishments. The methods used have potential for predicting risks of future invasions of vectors or pathogens. The study highlights the importance of thorough inspections and control measures to prevent infestation in countries at high risk.