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What is dengue fever?
Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Here’s what you need to know.
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Mosquito-transmitted viruses are on the rise in Connecticut
Health districts around the state are continuing to monitor a rise in mosquito-transmitted illnesses. The state has now found West Nile virus in 43 municipalities and EEE has been detected in nine. According to the state, it’s been a very active season. All year long, they’ve been picking up significant number of mosquitoes in their traps. So far, the...
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Nearly two dozen mosquitoes test positive for EEE virus
The number of mosquitoes testing positive for the EEE virus has nearly doubled in the past week.
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Mosquitoes in 6 Connecticut towns test positive for EEE
Mosquitoes infected with eastern equine encephalitis have now been found in six Connecticut towns. The Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station (CAES) testing program trapped mosquitoes with EEE last week in the following towns: EEE had already been detected in a mosquito in Thompson at the end of August, according to the CAES. Humans can contract EEE through a bite by an…
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Experts say mosquito activity ‘through the roof' in CT due to rain and humidity
“They attack, especially in our yard, and it’s been horrible,” said Angie Rivera of New Haven. Across the state, people have been experiencing increased mosquito activity, even for this time of year. “Woke up this morning and I found some in my bathtub, so that’s a little bit too much for me,” said Douglas White of West Haven. Within the...
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Wet weather has caused mosquito activity to skyrocket in Connecticut
Wet weather means more mosquitoes, and that has Connecticut scientists keeping a close eye on cases of West Nile virus.
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How to treat those itchy or painful mosquito bites
Here are some steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend for treating mosquito bites and preventing further irritation.
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How to treat mosquito bites: Getting bit by a mosquito can be itchy and painful
Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to treat mosquito bites
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Take these precautions as the mosquito population in Connecticut increases
The number of mosquitoes is increasing in Connecticut and residents are being urged to take precautions. There has been a lot of rain in recent weeks and standing and stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Philip Armstrong, the director of the Connecticut mosquito monitoring program, said, the number is definitely increasing. “We are beginning to see…
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What to do as the mosquito population increases in Connecticut
The mosquito population is increasing in Connecticut. Here’s what you can do to minimize the impact.
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How to get rid of mosquitoes: Here's what really works, according to an expert
Repellent hacks from citronella candles to DIY concoctions don’t do the job that appropriate clothing will to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, experts say.