Our Town is working very closely with the State Department of Environmental Protection, State Department of Public Health, and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, and we will be a part of the State s response plan. DEP will also air public service announcements. Application of larvicide to at least 30 stagnated wetland areas throughout the Town. Application of larvicide to at least 80 smaller areas such as those found on some private properties. Document areas that could benefit from drainage work and submit this information to our Public Works and Conservation Departments.
Marsh restoration is an important natural control.
Of the 12 or so species of pest mosquitoes in Connecticut, the Culex pipiens is the one known to carry the West Nile Virus. At least four traps at 2 different sites in Fairfield will be used to monitor mosquitoes and diseases. The products are solid particles and are not sprayed. There are several available, each with pros and cons. Most of our experience has been with B.t.i.