News

  1. Important Sample Submission Update

    Oct 28, 2022

    Good afternoon, clients of the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic. We are excited to announce that we are now accepting diagnostic samples at our Wooster location.

    The Clinic will process samples from commercial production (vegetable, floriculture, ornamental, fruit, hops, and field crops),  from commercial landscaping companies and arborists, and from non-commercial and landscape clients (homeowners or backyard gardeners, landscape ornamentals),

  2. COVID-19 Late Summer Update

    Aug 27, 2020

    Beginning August 27, 2020, we are now accepting samples by mail or in person. In accordance with state and local restrictions, please wear a face covering if entering the building or meeting with the diagnosticians outside of the building.

    We can also accept digital samples of plants or insects submitted via email, and we will make our best efforts to diagnose or advise you based on the digital information. Our fee for digital sample diagnosis is $20.00.

  3. Where to Send Your Sample

    Mar 1, 2019

    The Ohio State University faculty and staff within the Departments of Plant Pathology and Entomology are dedicated to serve stakeholders and clientele in the state of Ohio.

  4. The Clinic will no longer accept any samples that contain any material that does not originate from plants or insects

    Feb 12, 2019