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Stay up to date with CAES

Keep up with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES).

Follow us on social media to get news, updates, and research highlights that help you:

  • Protect plants
  • Support healthy ecosystems
  • Respond to risks across the State

Find news, event highlights, and insights from our work across Connecticut.

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Find fact sheets and resources

Learn about insects, plants, soil, and more with CAES fact sheets. Get clear information and tips to help you answer common questions.


Access insect fact sheets and resources 

Find out about pests and insects that affect health, homes, and farms. Find tips to identify and control common problems.

Explore plant and garden fact sheets 

Learn about plants grown in Connecticut. Find fact sheets on fruits, vegetables, flowers, and house plants. Get tips to care for them.

Learn about composting and landscaping 

Access fact sheets on composting, landscaping, nurseries, lawns, and mulch. Learn how to care for plants and improve soil health.

General plant and pest guidance 

Explore fact sheets on a range of plant, pest, and environmental topics. Find guidance to support healthy plants and landscapes.
 

News and media highlights

Catch up on recent coverage of our work. We collect links to stories, quotes, and research spotlights. Use these resources to stay informed about current issues, why they matter, and where to find more information.

Find topics ranging from plant pests to laboratory testing and public health.

Get recent news highlights  
 

Plant health updates and seasonal alerts

Wondering why your lawn looks patchy after winter? Curious about spots on your roses? Find answers and updates from the Plant Disease Information Office (PDIO), including:

  • New fact sheets and guides
  • Seasonal lawn and garden notes
  • Alerts on plant disease issues across the State
We also share sample submission guides so you can send us plants for a correct diagnosis.
Get the latest updates from PDIO  
 

CAES podcast and videos

Join host Brian Scott-Smith on Coast and Country, the official CAES podcast. Each episode features interviews with scientists about topics that matter to you. Learn about:

  • Bed bugs
  • Invasive species
  • PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
  • Plant health
  • Ticks

You can find episodes on YouTube and Spotify.

Tune in to Coast and Country podcast  

Press releases and public announcements

We publish press releases with important news. Topics range from tick and mosquito updates to new plant rules, PFAS alerts, and research results. Each release gives you the key facts, who to contact, and what to do next. Explore our press releases page for the latest news and updates.

Explore public announcements and updates