Latest Mosquito Testing Results
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station traps, identifies, and tests mosquitoes for encephalitis viruses.
State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
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DEEP and DPH Advise Precautions to Avoid Mosquitoes
Due to recent CAES reports of EEE in mosquitoes in Canterbury and Voluntown, the Connecticut DEEP and DPH advise taking extra precautions to protect against mosquitoes when recreating outdoors.
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DPH Announces First Case of West Nile Virus Infection this Year
The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced that a Connecticut resident has tested positive for West Nile virus infection.
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DEEP Mosquito Management Program to Spray for Mosquitoes in Mt. Misery Area of Pachaug State Forest
The CT DEEP Mosquito Management Program will conduct insecticide spraying on the evening of Thursday, August 29, at Pachaug State Forest.
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State Reports First Positive Mosquitoes for EEE Virus in Canterbury, CT
The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Canterbury on July 16 tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus.
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State Mosquito Monitoring Program Begins Testing for Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases
The 2024 mosquito trapping and testing program, coordinated by The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) will run from June 3 until the end of October.
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View videos on precautions and protections related to mosquitoes.
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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.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis - FAQs
Frequently asked questions about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
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List of links to publications related to mosquitoes and mosquito management.
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List of related links to other state and federal websites with information on mosquitoes and public health.
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Information about pesticides for mosquito control.
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Risk remains elevated as The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) detects the virus within mosquito pools in 34 towns this season.
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Protection Against Mosquitoes Using Repellents FAQs
Frequently asked questions about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes by using repellents.
Human Surveillance of West Nile Virus
Surveillance includes monitoring mosquitoes, domestic animals, poultry, and humans. The Connecticut Department of Public Health provides laboratory testing of cerebrospinal fluid and blood from persons hospitalized with illnesses consistent with WNV infection.
Mosquito Control Around the Home
The best way to manage mosquitoes around the home is to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs. DEEP’s Wetland Habitat and Mosquito Management Program uses an integrated approach to manage mosquitoes that includes public education and cultural, biological, and chemical control methods.