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Plant and Insect Identification

Description

The NDSU Plant Diagnostic Lab provide plant and insect identification to the public. Our lab accepts both physical samples and digital images of plants/weeds and insects. Please note that we do not process samples collected from animal and human body parts.

We are most likely to be successful in identifying plant and insect samples collected from North Dakota and the Red River Valley region. If you are residing out of state, please contact your local Extension office or a diagnostic lab/clinic within your state/region for assistance.

Please refer to the sample submission guidelines below before submitting samples.

Sample Submission Form

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Physical Samples

Collect several insect specimens whenever possible.
Place specimen in clear containers with tight lids (e.g. glass vials, plastic pill bottles).
Bring the specimen to the Plant Diagnostic Lab at 203 Waldron Hall
- If you are unable to bring the sample, mail in the sample along with the sample submission form to the appropriate mailing (USPS) or shipping (Fedex/UPS) address found in our main page
- We recommend shipping your sample early in the week so we can receive it by Friday.

Digital Images

Plant and Insect Identification

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