C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic (CWE-PPDC)
Experts in identification of plant diseases, plant health problems, insects and insect related problems
The CWE-PPDC is a member of the National Plant Diagnostic Network. The clinic offers a broad spectrum of testing to identify pests and plant diseases as a fee-based service laboratory. Diagnosticians collaborate with specialists in plant pathology, entomology, horticulture, agronomy, natural resources, and other areas to identify pests, plant diseases, and cultural and environmental problems of plants.
The PPDC accepts samples from:
Commercial production: vegetable, floriculture, ornamental, fruit, hops, and field crops.
Commercial landscaping companies and arborists: tree care, public parks/gardens, landscape management
Residential: homeowners or backyard gardeners, landscape ornamentals
THE CLINIC IS LOCATED IN WOOSTER, OH - OSU CFAES WOOSTER CAMPUS
Out-of-state clients must contact us before submitting samples, as a specific permit is required. The diagnostic fee for out-of-state samples starts at $50.00.
PPDC is not a medical facility.
Samples from a person's or animal's body are not accepted.