Publications archive

 

Research, publications, and historical records

Find publications from The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). These materials cover agriculture, plants, insects, public health, forests, and the environment. You can learn about our research, review past reports, and access information from across our programs.

What you can find:

  • Research reports and publications
  • Historical records and past reports
  • Fact sheets, guides, and educational materials
  • Videos, presentations, and other media

Explore our reports and archives

 

Find accomplishment reports
Review CAES reports on research and public programs. Learn about agency work and project results.
 

Review all bulletins
Find bulletins with facts on plants, pests, soil, and the environment from CAES experts.
 

Explore CAES in the news
Look at past news stories and media. They highlight CAES work, research, and public service in Connecticut.
 

Review director reports
Find reports from the CAES director. Review updates on research, programs, and agency work.
 

Research fact sheets and guides

Use CAES fact sheets to find clear information by topic. Fact sheets are grouped into categories such as insects, plants, soil, and weather. You can look up past guidance, research, and tools from our work across Connecticut.

Explore fact sheets by topic  
 

Plant Science Day through the years

This year marks the 116th Plant Science Day. Each August, CAES brings people together to learn about plant science and research in Connecticut. From 2001 to 2012, CAES also hosted a spring open house. Explore past event dates and learn more about the history of these long-running programs.

Review Plant Science Day history  

Looking for pest and pollinator information?

Explore information about pests, pollinators, and bed bugs. Review alerts, fact sheets, and guides about prevention, risks, and management for homes, gardens, and farms.


Pest information resources 

Learn about pests that affect crops, forests, and landscapes. Find fact sheets, surveys, and guidance.

Pest alerts and information 

Review past pest alerts about insects, plant diseases, and invasive species in Connecticut.

Pollinator info and guides 

Find pollinator information. Explore fact sheets and guides about bees, habitats, and native plants.

Bed bug information 

Learn about bed bug prevention from the Connecticut Coalition Against Bed Bugs (CCABB).

Explore plant guides and reference materials

Learn about plant pests, invasive plants, and garden species. Use these resources to identify plants and understand common issues.


Review the Plant Pest Handbook 

Learn about insects, diseases, weeds, and other plant problems. Use this handbook to find common issues and ways to help protect plants in CT.

Identify invasive plants in Connecticut 

Find information about invasive plants in CT. Learn how to identify common species and help prevent their spread.

Browse garden plant lists and guides 

Find plant lists and garden guides from the CAES Discovery Garden in Windsor. Look up plant types, names, and locations, and review key details.

Resources for learning and research

Find resources that support learning, research, and a deeper understanding of our work and history.


 

Find educational tools and lesson plans
These educational tools support science learning in classrooms and community programs.
 

Browse technical bulletins and publications
Review research findings and information about agriculture, plants, insects, and public health.
 

CAES history and agriculture in Connecticut
Explore our past publications, anniversaries, and the history of agriculture in CT.
 

CAES informational brochures and flyers
Find brochures and flyers about our programs, services, testing, plants, insects, and public health.

More from news, media, and events

Official CAES press releases 

Browse research findings, public health, agriculture, insects, and environmental topics in CT.

Podcasts and videos 

Find podcasts and videos about insects, plants, public health, agriculture, and the environment.

Seminars and speakers 

Explore past seminars, speaker information, research topics, and seminar schedules.

Station news archive 

Browse issues about our research, programs, events, and scientific work across Connecticut.

Important information about historical documents

The bulletins and fact sheets in this archive are historical research documents written by staff at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The information reflects scientific knowledge and regulations at the time it was published.

Follow current federal regulations and check product labels before using pesticides. Contact CAES if you have questions about these documents or their content.

If you have accessibility issues with any of these documents, contact us at (203) 974-8500 or caes@ct.gov.