An attempt to answer the age-old question, “Why do mosquitoes even exist?” There are over 3,000 species of mosquitoes on earth, and only a few hundred of these actually bite humans. And still, nobody likes mosquitoes. They’re annoying, they’re creepy, and they’re best known for spreading diseases like malaria, dengue and West Nile virus. So …
When asked what the year’s tick season might be like in April 2019, Theodore G. Andreadis, Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station replied, “It’s always bad.” Biting, nearly-invisible ticks are a big headache for Connecticut residents. But what are ticks, really, and what makes them bad? For starters, ticks aren’t insects. They’re arachnids. Like …
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It may sound like something out of a low-budget horror movie or the latest Netflix series, but Zombie Deer Disease is real – and possibly coming to a town near you. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), also known as Zombie Deer Disease, has infected deer, elk and moose from 24 states and two Canadian provinces. From …
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The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive species that only recently made its way to the US. Thousands of the insects were discovered on a sheep in NJ in 2017, and it has been spotted in states including Connecticut since then. They don’t belong in our hemisphere at all – as the name suggests, they’re …
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New Concerns About Tick-Borne Illnesses Lyme disease, a debilitating illness carried by infected black-legged and deer ticks, has been a concern of Connecticut residents for decades now. The disease delivers flu-like symptoms including fever, aches, chills and fatigue. Untreated, it can cause more serious issues like arthritis and even brain disorders. Because the initial symptoms …
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The Best Way to Keep Deer at Bay There are many people who find deer are beautiful, majestic animals. But those of us who live in Connecticut see them for what they really are: Complete and Total Garden Destruction. Deer damage can be absolutely catastrophic. Yes, it’s a nuisance when they chew up your hostas …
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