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 (3-pg document)
- 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 $20 for sample in Florida and $25 for sample outside of Florida. For more information: Preparing a Nematode Sample - Nematode Assay Form.
* 2/7/2011 - the Nematode Assay Lab is now located in a different building.
The new address is:
University of Florida
Entomology and Nematology Department
Building 970 Natural Area Drive
Gainesville, Fl 32611-0620
Tel: 352-392-1994
Fax: 352-392-0190
Plants and Plant Diseases
The Plant Disease Clinic will diagnose disease problems and make recommendations. $40 fee per sample. For more information:
- Florida Plant Diagnostic Network
- Guidelines to Identification and Management of Plant Disease Problems: Part 1. Eliminating Insect Damage and Abiotic Disorders
- Plant
Disease Diagnostic Form
- Gainesville
- Quincy
- Homestead - English or Spanish
- Sample Submission Guide for Plant Diagnostic Clinics of the Florida Diagnostic Network
Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostic Service
This service was designed and implemented for managers for high quality turfgrass in Florida. The biggest distinction between this and the standard services provided by the Plant Disease Clinic is the turn-around time for sample results, the direct involvement of the UF Extension Turfgrass Pathologist, and the price charged for the service. A preliminary diagnosis will be provided within 24 to 36 hours of receiving the sample. $75 fee per sample. For more information:
Distance Diagnotic and Identification System (DDIS)
The web-based Distance Diagnostic and Identification System (DDIS) for Extension uses field data and digital media as tools for enhancement of diagnosis of plant diseas, insect, wee, invasive species, plant management, physiology and nutrient problems. For more information:
- An Updated Web-based Distance Diagnostic and Identification System for Extension
- Distance Diagnostic and Identification System (DDIS)
- Fungal and Bacterial Disease Diagnoses for DDIS
- Guidelines for Submitting Plant Disease Samples Using the Distance Diagnostic and Identification System (DDIS)
- Mushroom Identification Through Distance Diagnostic and Identification System (DDIS)
Plant Identification
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.
