Sample Submission
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The ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic staff can diagnose plant health problems caused by diseases, insects or the environment. In addition, they also can identify insects, weeds and fungi. Once they have diagnosed your disease or identified your insect pest, they can advise you on the best course of action to take.
Fees
| Plant problem diagnosis (disease, insect, herbicide, abiotic) | $20.00 | ||
| Plant & mushroom ID | $10.00 | ||
| Insect ID | $10.00 |
Forms (Link to PDF download)
All samples sent by mail should be addressed to:
Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic327 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3140 USA
For general inquiries we can be contacted by phone or email.
Phone number: (515) 294-0581E-mail accepted via our webform or at pidc@iastate.edu
Submit Plant for Diagnosis
There is a $20.00 fee for a plant problem diagnosis and a $10.00 fee for plant & mushroom identifications. Checks or cash can be mailed with the sample or we will bill later. Please call us about credit card payment options.
Please visit our plant submission information page to learn how to submit your sample for diagnosis.
Submit Insect for Identification
There is a $10.00 fee for identification. Checks or cash can be mailed with the sample or we will bill later. Please call us about credit card payment options.
Please visit our insect submission information page to learn how to submit your specimen for identification.
