Deer keds turn up in Plainfield, Montpelier and Stowe

November 1, 2026
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s were recorded 3 times from October 25 through October 29 in Plainfield, Montpelier, and Stowe, all recent detections.1 This introduced parasitic fly reaches peak activity when winged adults disperse in fall seeking deer hosts.1 Keds may harbor pathogens including anaplasma bacteria.2

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