Blood-Sucking Bugs Targeted In Hartford

City of Hartford

HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut's capital city has declared war on mosquitoes and the diseases they can spread.

The City of Hartford's Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that it has already applied mosquito control services in high breeding sites in Hartford to reduce mosquito activity.

Hartford has placed treatment in catch basins to control adult mosquito populations in storm drains throughout Hartford and Keney Park in recent weeks.

Catch basins are treated twice over the summer, according to city officials.

The All Habitat Services of Branford larvicide program includes regular inspections of high breeding site locations.

While not all mosquitoes carry diseases, the city suggests residents take precautions to minimize their exposure to mosquito bites. These measures include:

• Wearing long, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.

• Wearing insect repellents according to product labels.

• Installing, inspecting, and repairing window and door screens in homes and stables.

• Regularly cleaning bird baths and bowls for pet food and water.

• Removing or emptying all water-holding containers.

People can follow the City of Hartford’s Department of Health & Human Services on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, call the City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services at 860-757-4700.

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