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• Wild Bird Surveillance

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

• About Us

  The management of mosquitoes in Connecticut is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Department of Public Health, together with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Pathobiology at UCONN.

• Related Links

  List of related links to other state and federal websites with information on mosquitoes and public health.

• Programs and Services

  Information about pesticides for mosquito control.

• Public Service Announcements

  View videos on precautions and protections related to mosquitoes.

• News Releases

• Mosquito Management Program

• State Reports Expansion of West Nile Virus

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

• Mosquito Season Alert-CT Horse and Livestock Owners Advised to Guard Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

  The Connecticut Department of Agriculture reminds the state’s horse and livestock community to take preventative measures to protect against mosquito-borne diseases this season.

• DPH Announces Death of the Third Person Diagnosed With Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) This Year and the Diagnosis of EEE in A Fourth Person Who Remains Hospitalized After Five Weeks

  Residents, especially those in the Southeastern part of the state from the Lower Connecticut River Valley to the Rhode Island border, are advised to protect themselves and their children by taking personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites until the first hard frost of the fall. Consideration should also be given to minimizing outdoor activity from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.

• Governor Lamont Advises Connecticut Residents to Take Proper Precautions Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

  Governor Ned Lamont is advising people in Connecticut to take proper precautions to protect themselves against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) as state public health officials announced that the second person to be diagnosed with the virus this year in Connecticut has passed away.

• Protection Against Mosquitoes Using Repellents FAQs

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

• State Mosquito Monitoring Program Begins Testing for Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases

  The mosquito trapping and testing program, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, begins June 2, 2025, and lasts until the end of October.

• Publications

  List of links to publications related to mosquitoes and mosquito management.