Latest Mosquito Testing Results
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station traps, identifies, and tests mosquitoes for encephalitis viruses.
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DPH Announces First Connecticut Human Case of West Nile Virus Infection in 2020
Residents Are Advised to Protect Themselves and their Children from Mosquito Bites
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State Reports Positive Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus in Newington
First WNV-Positive Mosquito Pools of Season
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CT Department of Public Health announces first human case of West Nile Virus infection this year
The first human case of WNV-associated illness identified in a Connecticut resident this season is a male resident of Middlesex County who is between 30–39 years of age.
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Protection Against Mosquitoes Using Repellents FAQs
Frequently asked questions about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes by using repellents.
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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.
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Mosquito Control Using Larvicides - FAQs
Frequently asked questions about controlling mosquitoes using larvicides.
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Frequently asked questions about how to avoid West Nile virus.
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Frequently asked questions about mosquitoes.
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Insecticides used for mosquito management are grouped into two categories, larvicides and adulticides.
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.