CAES in the News

March 5, 2020--Almost half of deer ticks carry Lyme disease: New study https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/03/almost-half-of-deer-ticks-carry-lyme-disease-new-study.html

March 4, 2020--
Deer are smarter than you think. You can outsmart them – and protect your yard from damage http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/27709479/article-Deer-are-smarter-than-you-think---You-can-outsmart-them---and-protect-your-yard-from-damage-------?instance=home_news_bullets

March 3, 2020--
First Statewide Tick Study Finds Lyme Disease in Half of All Deer Ticks Collected https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/first-statewide-tick-study-finds-lyme-disease-in-half-of-all-deer-ticks-collected/2232662/

February 25, 2020--
Experts say bed bugs can be found in ride shares https://www.wfsb.com/news/experts-say-bed-bugs-can-be-found-in-ride-shares/article_77c07eb0-580e-11ea-9ac2-631c9333598b.html

February 21, 2020--
New data released by Connecticut researchers giving a closer look at the tick population https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-data-released-by-connecticut-researchers-giving-a-closer-look-at-the-tick-population/520-c5f60071-613e-448b-9c01-6ca942f7c1cf

February 21, 2020--
2 New Tick Threats In CT: What You Need To Know https://patch.com/connecticut/milford/2-new-emerging-tick-threats-ct-heres-what-you-need-know

February 21, 2020--
New tick threats emerging in Connecticut, new report says
 https://www.wfsb.com/news/new-tick-threats-emerging-in-connecticut-new-report-says/article_dfa6d9e0-5401-11ea-9e21-cf659867ea6e.html

February 21, 2020--
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station conducts first statewide tick surveillance https://www.wtnh.com/news/environment/connecticut-agricultural-experiment-station-conducts-first-statewide-tick-surveillance/
 
February 18, 2020--'Cold-Cold, Warm-Warm': Maple Syrup Watchers Need Right Conditions For Production https://www.wnpr.org/post/cold-cold-warm-warm-maple-syrup-watchers-need-right-conditions-production
 
February 16, 2020--Robert Miller: Even bears know it’s been a mostly mild winter https://www.registercitizen.com/opinion/article/Robert-Miller-Even-bears-know-it-s-been-a-15056667.php
 
February 13, 2020--Survey Reveals 200 Acres of Invasive Hydrilla in Lower Connecticut River https://ctexaminer.com/2020/02/13/survey-reveals-200-acres-of-invasive-hydrilla-in-lower-connecticut-river/
 
February 6, 2020--Ornamental plants have a place in the CT garden https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Ornamental-plants-have-a-place-in-the-CT-garden-15033065.php

February 6, 2020--
Community News For The Windsor Locks Edition https://www.courant.com/community/windsor-locks/hc-wl-0213-communitynews-20200206-4nkbfkwjhzgwbdofn75wpfdcty-story.html

February 6, 2020--
Want to Know More About Mosquitoes? Potapaug Hosts Presentation Tonight, All Welcome https://lymeline.com/2020/02/want-to-know-more-about-mosquitoes-potapaug-hosts-presentation-tonight-all-welcome/

February 3, 2020--
Experts explain how milder winter can impact insect populations https://www.wfsb.com/news/experts-explain-how-milder-winter-can-impact-insect-populations/article_ff1027de-46d0-11ea-acf1-8f39b649e76a.html

February 2, 2020--
Want to Know More About Mosquitoes? Potapaug Hosts Presentation Thursday, All Welcome https://lymeline.com/2020/02/want-to-know-more-about-mosquitoes-potapaug-hosts-presentation-thursday-all-welcome/

January 30, 2020--
Connecticut study reveals bees collect pollen more often from weeds than decorative flowers, plants  https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-honeybees-pollen-study-20200130-3trx5w3rhbgtjcao6xukhu3hh4-story.html

January 27, 2020--
Candlewood Lake Authority asks towns for weed mapping money https://98q.com/local-news-stories/312eb2296a7a7fd804f8a3cd53f06daa
 
January 20, 2020--Tales of the tick patrol: Scientists track deadly Lyme Disease across Connecticut https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2020/02/07/tales-of-the-tick-patrol-scientists-track-deadly-lyme-disease-across-connecticut/

January 19, 2020--
An anti-Lyme disease vaccine for mice could help prevent human infections https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/01/19/an-anti-lyme-disease-vaccine-for-mice-could-help-prevent-human-infections/

January 16, 2020--
Tracking Types Of Terrain That Harbor Disease-Carrying Ticks https://www.wnpr.org/post/tracking-types-terrain-harbor-disease-carrying-ticks

January 16, 2020--
Vaccine for Lyme Disease Shows Promise Treating Mice in Redding Backyards https://ctexaminer.com/2020/01/16/vaccine-for-lyme-disease-shows-promise-treating-mice-in-redding-backyards/

January 15, 2020--
Tracking Types Of Terrain That Harbor Disease-Carrying Ticks http://ctwatchdog.com/health/tracking-types-of-terrain-that-harbor-disease-carrying-ticks

January 15, 2020--
As the importance of honeybees — and the challenge of raising them — maginifies, CT beekeeping classes swell  http://www.countytimes.com/news/as-the-importance-of-honeybees-and-the-challenge-of-raising/article_97c079e9-05f0-569b-9c08-42d192420e98.html

January 15, 2020--
Tracking the terrain where ticks are carrying disease in CT https://www.archyworldys.com/tracking-the-terrain-where-ticks-are-carrying-disease-in-ct/

January 15, 2020--
Tracking the terrain harboring disease-carrying ticks in CT https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Tracking-the-terrain-harboring-disease-carrying-14977322.php

January 14, 2020--
US Biologic/CAES Report Field Trials of Orally Delivered Anti-Lyme Vaccine Targeting the Field Mouse https://www.pctonline.com/article/us-biologic-caes-report-orally-delivered-anti-lyme/

January 14, 2020--
Plans to Add 15 Mosquito Testing Sites for EEE Uncertain With Connecticut Budget Crunch https://ctexaminer.com/2020/01/14/plans-to-add-15-mosquito-testing-sites-for-eee-uncertain-with-connecticut-budget-crunch/

December 23, 2019--
Connecticut Tree Farmer Helps Discover New Species That Threatens Christmas Trees https://www.wnpr.org/post/connecticut-tree-farmer-helps-discover-new-species-threatens-christmas-trees   

December 17, 2019--
Students Use GIS Skills to Help Solve Environmental Problems http://newsletter.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2019/12/17/students-use-gis-skills-to-help-solve-environmental-problems/

December 14, 2019--
Robert Miller: It takes a lot of effort to grow the perfect Christmas tree https://www.ctinsider.com/news/thehour/article/Robert-Miller-It-takes-a-lot-of-effort-to-grow-14905153.php#photo-18752495

December 11, 2019--
Scientists studying to improve Christmas trees discover water mold affecting Fraser firs https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Scientists-studying-to-improve-Christmas-trees-14899536.php

December 11, 2019--
Scientists accidentally discover a new water mold threatening evergreen trees https://longroom.com/discussion/1729518/scientists-accidentally-discover-a-new-water-mold-threatening-evergreen-trees

December 10, 2019--
The mold that stole Christmas: Scientists discover new species of a root rotting disease that is killing popular holiday trees https://www.wtnh.com/top-news/lone-star-tick-population-increasing-expanding-in-connecticut/

December 10, 2019--
Lone star tick population increasing, expanding in Connecticut https://www.wtnh.com/top-news/lone-star-tick-population-increasing-expanding-in-connecticut/

December 10, 2019--
Phytophthora: The mould that stole Christmas https://www.scitecheuropa.eu/phytophthora-the-mould-that-stole-christmas/98803/

December 9, 2019--
'Aggressive Tick' Is Rapidly Expanding Range In Connecticut  https://patch.com/connecticut/darien/aggressive-tick-rapidly-expanding-connecticut    

December 9, 2019--
Scientists accidentally discover a new water mold threatening Christmas trees https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/aps-sad120919.php

December 9, 2019--
'Aggressive' Tick Species Is Expanding Its Reach In Massachusetts https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/aggressive-tick-species-expanding-its-reach-massachusetts    

December 9, 2019--
EEE called ‘emergent threat’ https://www.journalinquirer.com/connecticut_and_region/eee-called-emergent-threat/article_bf7d1e1a-1aa7-11ea-b197-bbaef328641e.html

December 8, 2019--
Phytophthora abietivora, A New Species Isolated from Diseased Christmas https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PDIS-03-19-0583-RE

December 8, 2019--
Hemp crops enjoy success with CT farmers https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Hemp-crops-enjoy-success-with-CT-farmers-14891237.php

December 7, 2019--
Invasive ticks, insects presenting new threats for humans and deer in Connecticut http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-insects-climatechange-spreading-deer-human-diseases-20191207-u5z74m5emvav7nqddhxfqr56pe-story.html

December 6, 2019--
Lone star tick a growing threat to humans, pets as populations expand in CT https://www.wfsb.com/news/lone-star-tick-a-growing-threat-to-humans-pets-as/article_1ed003de-1853-11ea-8d01-3be1d90cb66c.html

November 29, 2019--
Hemp Grower Listening Session https://allevents.in/new%20haven/hemp-grower-listening-session/200018404423557

November 25, 2019--
Sole Survivor: Colchester EEE Patient Awakens From Coma, is Making Progress https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Sole-Survivor-Colchester-EEE-Patient-Awakens-From-Coma-Making-Progress-565436822.html

November 23, 2019--
Robert Miller: The spreading chestnut tree could grow one again https://www.ctinsider.com/news/newstimes/article/Robert-Miller-The-spreading-chestnut-tree-could-14855534.php

November 19, 2019--
White oaks planted in every town in state https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/White-oaks-planted-in-every-town-in-state-14846805.php

November 15, 2019--
Invasive Plant Poses New Threat To Connecticut Farms And Livestock  https://www.wnpr.org/post/invasive-plant-poses-new-threat-connecticut-farms-and-livestock 

November 14, 2019--
A mysterious disease is striking American beech trees https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/11/mysterious-disease-striking-american-beech-trees

November 14, 2019--
Connecticut crops threatened by new invasive herbicide-resistant weed http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-invasive-pigweed-found-in-connecticut-20191114-ggddi45airawjinn6iyazvk7yq-story.html

November 7, 2019--
State concludes mosquito testing for 2019, EEE hit record highs https://www.ctinsider.com/local/ctpost/article/State-concludes-mosquito-testing-for-2019-EEE-14817905.php

November 7, 2019--
At Heminway Municipal Building: Town to Plant White Oak Tree https://www.primepublishers.com/towntimesnews/news/community_news/at-heminway-municipal-building-town-to-plant-white-oak-tree/article_f59f0e9c-00ce-11ea-ad3a-4b590b3e613f.html

November 5, 2019--
EEE Threat Is Over In Connecticut - For Now https://www.wnpr.org/post/eee-threat-over-connecticut-now