Check if CAES offers the service you need
What CAES can help with
CAES helps with testing, identification, and guidance in these areas:
- Soil testing for gardens, farms, and landscapes
- Tick testing through public health channels
- Insect identification and related questions
- Plant disease diagnosis and plant health issues
- Aquatic invasive species
What CAES cannot help with
Some requests are outside of our services.
Examples include:
- Immediate emergencies or safety issues (Call 911)
- Pest removal or extermination
- Medical advice or treatment
- Animal or wildlife removal
- Soil or water contamination
- Local permits or licenses
You will need to contact another agency for these services.
Before you submit a request
Before you visit or send a sample:
- Check if your issue fits our services
- Prepare your sample and choose the correct submission form for your service: