Latest Mosquito Testing Results
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station traps, identifies, and tests mosquitoes for encephalitis viruses.
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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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State Reports First Positive Mosquitoes for EEE Virus in Eastern Connecticut
The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Colchester on October 14 tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus.
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West Nile Virus Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about West Nile virus.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
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Mosquito Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about mosquitoes.
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Learn about the ecology of mosquitoes, including their life cycle and habitats.
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Frequently asked questions about how to avoid West Nile virus.
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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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Links to webpages for frequently asked questions about mosquitoes, mosquito control and protection, West Nile virus, and eastern equine encephalitis.
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Mosquito Control Using Larvicides
Frequently asked questions about controlling mosquitoes using larvicides.
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Protecting Pets and Livestock from West Nile Virus
Pets and livestock can become infected with West Nile virus (WNV) if fed on by mosquitoes that carry the virus.
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Protection Against Mosquitoes Using Repellents
Frequently asked questions about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes by using repellents.
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Mosquito Control Around the Home
The best way to manage mosquitoes around the home is to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
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.