Fire, Insects and Disease
Forest Fire Prevention and Control
The Division of Forestry maintains an active forest fire prevention program and a specially-trained force of fire fighting personnel to combat fires that ravage an average of 2,000 acres of forestland per year. The Division also has crews ready to assist the US Forest Service in controlling large fires across the nation.
Daily Forest Fire Danger Report
Forest Health - Insects and Disease
In conjunction with the CT Agricultural Experiment Station, the Division of Forestry is prepared to respond to threats to the health of Connecticut's forests, including those threats posed by insects and disease.
To learn more about current and potential forest pests, please visit the:
Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) - Identification and Reporting
The Asian Longhorned Beetle has been found in Worcester, MA. People in Connecticut are encouraged to be vigilant regarding this highly damaging insect, and to report any suspected findings to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Details regarding the beetle, including potential host trees, can be found on the following web page:
Please - do not bring suspected insects or wood to the Experiment Station - that only increases the danger of spreading the insect.
To report any suspected findings, contact:
Deputy State Entomologist Dr. Victoria Smith
CT Agricultural Experiment Station
(203) 974-8474
CT State Entomologist Dr. Kirby Stafford
CT Agricultural Experiment Station
(203) 974-8485
To use email to report a suspected finding to CAES or to send digital photos:
