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September 14, 2019--Robert Miller: How squirrels and oaks help each other https://www.ctinsider.com/news/newstimes/article/Robert-Miller-How-squirrels-and-oaks-help-each-14437982.php

September 13, 2019--Sherman voters to decide on $29,000 of projects https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Sherman-voters-to-decide-on-29-000-of-projects-14437335.php

September 13, 2019--EEE shows up in more Connecticut towns; DEEP issues warning https://www.journalinquirer.com/connecticut_and_region/eee-shows-up-in-more-connecticut-towns-deep-issues-warning/article_8dc22da8-d640-11e9-86c6-53a69a49ee7d.html

September 13, 2019--EEE threat: Region’s not out of the woods yet https://www.theday.com/local-news/20190913/eee-threat-regions-not-out-of-woods-yet

September 13, 2019--Impact of Invasive Japanese Barberry Cascades Through Local Food Webs https://entomologytoday.org/2019/09/13/impact-invasive-japanese-barberry-cascades-through-local-food-webs-arthropods-insects/

September 12, 2019--Norwich moving Brown Park event times in response to EEE warning https://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/20190912/norwich-moving-brown-park-event-times-in-response-to-eee-warning

September 10, 2019--Mosquitoes With EEE, West Nile Virus Found in 25 Connecticut Cities and Towns https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Mosquitoes-With-EEE-West-Nile-Virus-Found-in-25-Connecticut-Cities-and-Towns--559942371.html

September 6, 2019--Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In West Haven https://patch.com/connecticut/westhaven/mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-virus-west-haven   

September 6, 2019--Community News For The Vernon Edition http://www.courant.com/community/vernon/hc-rr-0912-communitynews-20190906-5oc4spzrvzaapcfevhe3cgbrh4-story.html

September 6, 2019--Community News For The South Windsor Edition http://www.courant.com/community/south-windsor/hc-sw-0912-communitynews-20190906-u5sxlt34f5dfdpdxbukjfigely-story.html

September 5, 2019--West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in New Haven https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/West-Nile-virus-detected-in-mosquitoes-in-New-14416940.php

September 5, 2019--Number of Mosquitoes With EEE Found in Connecticut Doubles https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Number-of-Mosquitoes-With-Eastern-Equine-Encephalitis-Found-in-Connecticut-Doubles-559473001.html

September 4, 2019--EEE-Infected Mosquito Found In Shelton https://patch.com/connecticut/shelton/eastern-equine-encephalitis-infected-mosquito-found-shelton   

September 4, 2019--Eastern Equine Encephalitis detected in Fairfield County https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Eastern-Equine-Encephalitis-detected-in-Fairfield-14413102.php

September 4, 2019--Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In North Haven https://patch.com/connecticut/northhaven/mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-virus-north-haven

September 4, 2019--Latest mosquito testing results in the state https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/latest-mosquito-testing-results-in-the-state/

September 4, 2019--Emerald ash borer infestation could increase tree work budget https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/Emerald-ash-borer-infestation-could-increase-tree-14412760.php

September 4, 2019--Are We Overestimating How Much Trees Will Help Fight Climate Change? https://undark.org/article/imaging-scans-climate-change/

September 3, 2019--West Nile low, equine encephalitis high in mosquitoes this season https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/West-Nile-low-equine-encephalitis-high-in-14411047.php

September 3, 2019--New Haven's Ash Trees Devastated by Beetles https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/New-Havens-Ash-Trees-Devastated-by-Beetle-559289621.html

August 25, 2019--Robert Miller: Hail, don’t scold, the useful goldenrod https://www.middletownpress.com/opinion/article/Robert-Miller-Hail-don-t-scold-the-useful-14371642.php

August 23, 2019--State to spray pesticides at Pachaug State Forest to block spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis mosquitoes http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-pachaug-eee-mosquito-spraying-20190823-kv3aesdqnfhxlesnjfaobo4ecm-story.html

August 23, 2019--Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus trapped at Naval Submarine Base https://www.theday.com/article/20190823/NWS01/190829767

August 21, 2019--West Nile virus picks up; horse in Easton infected https://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/West-Nile-virus-picks-up-horse-in-Easton-infected-14366319.php

August 20, 2019--Several mosquitoes across state test positive for West Nile, EEE https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/several-mosquitoes-across-state-test-positive-for-west-nile-eee/

August 20, 2019--Here’s what you should know about Eastern equine encephalitis https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/08/20/here-what-you-should-know-about-eastern-equine-encephalitis/ECmOTKpFq9qo9zIQSmO6IL/story.html

August 20, 2019--Horses, mosquitoes infected as West Nile picks up https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/West-Nile-activity-continues-to-pick-up-in-state-14364081.php

August 19, 2019--The Hops-growing Agriculture Revival in Connecticut https://ctexaminer.com/2019/08/19/the-hops-growing-agriculture-revival-in-connecticut/

August 16, 2019--Hartford, CT: Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Capital City https://theriver1059.iheart.com/featured/renee/content/2019-08-16-hartford-ct-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-capital-city/

August 16, 2019--Asian longhorned beetle poses potential ‘economic disaster’ for CT https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Asian-longhorned-beetle-poses-potential-14335956.php

August 15, 2019--State to Close 2 Campgrounds at Pachaug State Forest Over Eastern Equine Encephalitis Concerns https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/State-to-Close-2-Campgrounds-at-Pachaug-State-Forest-Over-Eastern-Equine-Encephalitis-Concerns-544886921.html
August 12, 2019--Southbury Conservation Commission Hosts Invasive Aquatic Plant Workshop https://news.hamlethub.com/southbury/events/4514-southbury-conservation-commission-hosts-invasive-aquatic-plant-workshop

August 9, 2019--Fireflies have a good year, but they’re in decline https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Fireflies-have-a-good-year-but-they-re-in-14293480.php

August 3, 2019--Connecticut Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus in East Haven https://outdoornewsdaily.com/connecticut-reports-positive-mosquitoes-for-west-nile-virus-in-east-haven/

August 2, 2019--This Might Sting A Little, But Native Bees Are In Trouble https://www.wnpr.org/post/might-sting-little-native-bees-are-trouble
 
 
August 1, 2019--Fireflies, miracle beacons of summer, may be in decline — but they’re making a big show of it in 2019 https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Fireflies-miracle-beacons-of-summer-may-be-in-14273586.php
 

July 26, 2019--Massaro Community Farm Plants Hundreds of Pollinator Plants – Plus, What’s Coming Up At The Farm https://woodbridgetownnews.com/massaro-community-farm-plants-hundreds-of-pollinator-plants-plus-whats-coming-up-at-the-farm/
 
July 22, 2019--Bed bug training video; "They're back" https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=154984167958024
 
July 22, 2019--Miniaturized version of ribosome found in microsporidia https://phys.org/news/2019-07-miniaturized-version-ribosome-microsporidia.html
 
 
July 17, 2019--Counting Ticks on Animals is More Complicated Than It Sounds https://entomologytoday.org/2019/07/17/counting-ticks-on-animals-more-complicated-than-sounds/

July 16, 2019--Still no West Nile, but mosquito numbers high https://www.nhregister.com/local/article/Still-no-West-Nile-but-mosquito-numbers-high-14100037.php

July 16, 2019--East Haddam church to host climate crisis ‘teach-in’ July 27 https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/East-Haddam-church-to-host-climate-crisis-14100199.php

July 15, 2019--The State receives no disease, but many mosquitoes https://www.newsdirectory3.com/the-state-receives-no-disease-but-many-mosquitoes/

July 9, 2019--State finds no disease, but lots of mosquitoes https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/State-finds-no-disease-but-lots-of-mosquitoes-14082307.php

July 8, 2019--War of the Worlds: Imported insects battle invasive plants https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/War-of-the-Worlds-Imported-insects-battle-14079258.php

July 8, 2019--Connecticut Is Now Accepting Hemp Manufacturing Applications https://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20190708_connecticut_is_now_accepting_hemp_manufacturing_applications/

July 3, 2019--State mosquitoes found with virus https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-norwalk-hour/20190704/281603832020742&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNTQ0MDMzODE4NzM2Nzk4NDQ2OTIaY2U3YzQ4NTg3NWFkNDY0Njpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGof3tld-R2wPZzxyZjSvvCnOJmLg

July 3, 2019--Seven mosquitoes in CT tested positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/seven-mosquitoes-in-ct-tested-positive-for-jamestown-canyon-virus/

July 3, 2019--Jump in number of mosquitoes collected in state https://www.usabreakingnews.net/2019/07/jump-in-number-of-mosquitoes-collected-in-state/

July 3, 2019--More mosquitoes getting collected in Connecticut https://www.dailytimes.live/quito/jump-number-mosquitoes-collected-state-46684042

July 3, 2019--Mosquitoes with Jamestown Canyon virus found in Connecticut https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Jump-in-number-of-mosquitoes-collected-in-state-14069038.php
June 24, 2017--Variety is the spice of life... - Connecticut Department of Agriculture https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutGrown/posts/variety-is-the-spice-of-life-and-no-one-knows-this-better-than-the-researchers-a/2374771359212513/

June 23, 2019--Connecticut must take up the fight against Japanese barberry http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-op-goerner-barberry-0623-20190623-lyr4vopuefghpac3bonzeo3l3y-story.html

June 23, 2019--Robert Miller: Tree-huggers, worry not for the leafless sycamores https://www.middletownpress.com/opinion/article/Robert-Miller-Tree-huggers-worry-not-for-the-14025457.php

June 22, 2019--DEEP: Spotted lanternfly impact could be ‘devastating’ on CT’s agricultural industry https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Spotted-laternfly-impact-could-be-14030642.php

June 18, 2019--No mosquitoes test positive for West Nile — yet https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/No-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-West-Nile-yet-14015217.php

June 6, 2019--Study finds towns in New London County at high risk for Lyme disease https://www.theday.com/local-news/20190606/study-finds-towns-in-new-london-county-at-high-risk-for-lyme-disease

June 4, 2019--Bed Bug Found at Ansonia Middle School https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Bed-Bug-Found-at-Ansonia-Middle-School-510819301.html

June 4, 2019--Healthy Town Episode 24 Ticks: It's More Than Just Lyme Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtXiPFaFpHw&feature=youtu.be

June 4, 2019--State launches mosquito trapping for season https://www.pressreader.com/

May 31, 2019--Mild winter, wet spring lead to ripe summer conditions for mosquitoes https://www.wfsb.com/news/mild-winter-wet-spring-lead-to-ripe-summer-conditions-for/article_e1efbaf8-83ac-11e9-9620-fffaf19042c6.html     
 
May 31, 2019--One In Three Newtown Ticks Test Positive For Disease https://www.newtownbee.com/one-three-newtown-ticks-test-positive-disease/05312019
 
 
 
May 30, 2019--Invasives In Your Backyard https://woodbridgetownnews.com/invasives-in-your-backyard/

May 30, 2019--DOT to expand wildflower areas along Connecticut highways to help bees, butterflies http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-dot-flowers-20190530-xhs2ew7blvdrfp3pcumx36gmoa-story.html

May 28, 2019--These Connecticut towns have the highest risk of Lyme disease, according to a new study http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-viz-connecticut-lyme-disease-risk-20190528-artpskmzdvg57p4snmscznfbxe-story.html

May 28, 2019--Hot zones of Lyme borreliosis released based on the ticks population in the CT https://newsbeezer.com/hot-zones-of-lyme-borreliosis-released-based-on-the-ticks-population-in-the-ct/

May 26, 2019--Say yes to the helpful dandelion: Robert Miller https://www.middletownpress.com/opinion/article/Say-yes-to-the-helpful-dandelion-Robert-Miller-13890447.php

May 21, 2019--The link between plants and Lyme disease to be taught at the New Canaan Library https://ncadvertiser.com/141633/the-link-between-plants-and-lyme-to-be-taught-at-the-new-canaan-library/

May 17, 2019--'Perfect Storm': Ticks Flourish, Lyme Cases Spike As Temperatures Rise https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/Ticks-Lyme-Disease-Spreading-Climate-Change-509547111.html

May 13, 2019--How you can repel disease-carrying ticks without any chemicals https://wgme.com/news/local/how-you-can-repel-disease-carrying-ticks-without-any-chemicals

May 9, 2019--Aggressive Japanese Knotweed is Making Its Way Across U.S., Pushing Out Native Species in its Path https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2019-05-09-japanese-knotweed-invasive-plants

May 8, 2019--Ledge Light Health District Offering Mosquito Control Assistance https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Ledge-Light-Health-District-Offering-Mosquito-Control-Assistance-509661071.html

May 3, 2019--Courtney Tours Gypsy Moth Damage at Pachaug State Forest https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Courtney-tours-gypsy-moth-damage-at-Pachaug-State-Forest-509452901.html