Diagnostic Clinics
Insects and Mites
The Insect Identification Lab will identify insects and mites for a fee of $8 per sample. For more information: How to Send an Insect Sample - Insect I. D. Form
- New Tool for Mite ID - CPHST
Nematodes
The Nematode Assay Laboratory will identify microscopic plant parasites which attack the root systems of plants. Nematodes are difficult to diagnose on many plants and a laboratory assay is recommended if nematodes are suspected. The fee is $12. For more information: Preparing a Nematode Sample - Nematode Form.
Plants and Plant Diseases
The Plant Disease Clinic will diagnose disease problems and make recommendations. $20 fee per sample. For more information:
- Collecting and Submitting Turf Samples
- Commercial Ornamental Plant Diagnostic Clinic and submission form
- Plant Disease I. D. Form
- Preparing a Disease Sample
- Non-parasitic disorders clinic for vegetable crops
- Self-Service Diagnostic Form for Commercial Ornamental Plant Samples with Non-Pathogen Induced Disorders
See also:
- Distance Diagnostic and Identification System (DDIS)
- Plant Identification Form
- Plant Identification Services
Soil Nutrients
The Soil Testing Laboratory can test soil for pH, nutrients (excluding Nitrogen), and other parameters. For more information: Landscape and Vegetable Garden Information Sheet.
Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (SPDN)
"The mission of the network is to enhance national agricultural security by quickly detecting introduced pests and pathogens. This will be achieved by creating a functional nationwide network of public agricultural institutions with a cohesive, distributed system to quickly detect deliberately introduced, high consequence, biological pests and pathogens into our agricultural and natural ecosystems by providing means for quick identifications and establishing protocols for immediate reporting to appropriate responders and decision makers." Visit the SPDN Web site.
