Mosquitos

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) conducts a statewide program to trap, identify, and test mosquitoes for encephalitis viruses, including West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. More than 25 scientists are involved in this surveillance, which includes collecting data on mosquito populations and virus prevalence. The program also engages in research to understand virus transmission dynamics and provides public health guidance based on mosquito infection rates. Regular updates and findings are shared with state health departments and published on their website. FVHD has two trapping locations, One in Barkhamsted, one in Farmington.

For more information, you can visit the Connecticut Mosquito Trapping and Arbovirus Testing Program.