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• Risk of West Nile Virus Continues - Positive Mosquitoes Detected in 40 Connecticut Towns

  The State Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents about the increased risk of infection by West Nile virus (WNV) this season.

• Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases Continues

  Eastern Equine Encephalitis Positive Mosquitoes Found in 6 Connecticut Towns and West Nile Virus Detected in 33 Connecticut Towns

• Protecting Pets and Livestock from WNV FAQs

  Pets and livestock can become infected with West Nile virus (WNV) if fed on by mosquitoes that carry the virus.

• Protection Against Mosquitoes Using Repellents FAQs

  Frequently asked questions about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes by using repellents.

• Control Around the Home

  The best way to manage mosquitoes around the home is to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.

• West Nile Virus - FAQs

  Frequently asked questions about West Nile virus.

• Using Insecticides

  Insecticides used for mosquito management are grouped into two categories, larvicides and adulticides.

• Mosquito Management

  The Wetland Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program of the DEEP's Wildlife Division uses an integrated approach to manage mosquitoes that includes larval (immature) and adult mosquito population monitoring, public education, and cultural, biological, and chemical control methods.

• Diseases

  Learn about mosquito-transmitted diseases.

• Water Management

  Where environmentally feasible, the Wetland Habitat and Mosquito Management Program uses water management for source reduction and biological control of mosquitoes.

• Contact Us

  How to contact members of the Mosquito Management Program.

• Wild Bird Surveillance

  Dead birds, primarily crows, are tested to monitor West Nile virus.

• Mosquito Monitoring and Surveillance

  Accurate monitoring and sampling of mosquito population levels are essential to providing timely and effective management of mosquito outbreaks.

• Ecology

  Learn about the ecology of mosquitoes, including their life cycle and habitats.

• Avoiding West Nile Virus FAQs

  Frequently asked questions about how to avoid West Nile virus.