Record Journal: Mosquito Joe Eyes Expansion In Connecticut After Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile

With the mosquito virus Zika currently stimulating health-related discussions around the world, the importance of mosquito control has become a prevalent part of the conversation. Commonly reported cases of West Nile and chikungunya are suddenly causing amplified concern based on the increasing severity of mosquito borne diseases.

In 2015, a number of mosquitos tested positively for West Nile virus in Connecticut, and Virginia-based company Mosquito Joe has decided to look at the state for expansion in 2016 to educate locals on mosquito-borne illnesses and help control the insect problem.

Meriden is a prime development location as it hosts one of 90 trapping stations used by state scientists as a testing center for mosquitos. In addition, the city is located near the Long Island Sound causing a mass mosquito problem during warmer season.

By educating locals on how to eliminate breeding sites and spraying to kill mosquito larvae, the risk of infectious diseases decreases immensely.