This year there have been four human cases of EEE in Connecticut three of which were fatal. At home one can prevent breeding of mosquitoes by eliminating standing water in tires, fire pits, buckets, planters, toys, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers. Also repair any broken screens, clean clogged roof gutters, empty swimming pool covers, and drill holes in the bottom of plastic recycling containers stored outdoors. Continue Reading →