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Plant Diagnostic Laboratory<\/h1>

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Plant Submission Guidelines<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Plant Sample\tSubmission Form\n<\/h2>

Before submitting a sample, please read guidelines above.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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INSECT Submission Guidelines<\/a>\n\n\n
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Insect Sample\tSubmission Form\n<\/h2>

Before submitting a sample, please read guidelines above.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Turf Submission Guidelines <\/a>\n\n\n
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Turf Sample Submission Form (homeowners only)\n<\/h2>

Before submitting a sample, please read guidelines above. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The URI Plant Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) is part of and accredited by the National Plant Diagnostic Network<\/a> (NPDN) and the Northeast Plant Diagnostic Network<\/a> (NEPDN) and is a fee-based service of URI Cooperative Extension. The laboratory diagnoses and provides recommendations for plant diseases, insects, weeds, and abiotic problems for samples submitted by the general public (including home lawns), farmers, greenhouse producers, landscape contractors, arborists, nurseries, horticultural growers, landscape professionals and others in the agriculture and green industries in Rhode Island<\/strong>. Learn more about PDL by reading the latest press release from Rhody Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important! For Commercial Turf Samples<\/strong>: Turfgrass Diagnostic Services for commercial clients (golf courses, athletics, sod farms) is provided by Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski at the Turf Diagnostic Laboratory<\/strong>  www.uriturf.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lab does not identify 1) insects found on animals or on humans; or 2) mold or fungi found in the home. For information on these topics, visit the UConn Home and Garden Education Center<\/a> and click on \u201cHousehold Pests\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Submit a sample, a follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Anyone who has a plant health problem can submit samples to the URI Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. First, be sure to read the Submission Guidelines (packaging and shipping directions) for the specific type of sample (see above for clickable forms<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fill the specific submission form based on the type of sample you are submitting.  Provide as much of the information we request on the sample submission form – this will help us diagnose the issue!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Send images or photos to plantlab@uri.edu with [Insect\/Plant\/Turf Sample photos_Your Name] in the subject line of the email.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Laboratory Fees and Payments:<\/strong>
    Include a check payable to \u201cURI\u201d for $20.00 per sample with the sample(s) and form(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The fee covers microscopic examination of the sample, incubation of fungi and bacteria, testing with serological test and culturing of the organisms if needed. NOTE: If molecular identification is needed, additional charges may apply and the diagnostician will contact you prior to conducting additional tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sending your Samples:<\/strong>
    You may mail or hand deliver samples (Mon-Fri, 9-4 p.m.) to the URI Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center
    \u2105 Plant Diagnostic Laboratory<\/em>
    3 East Alumni Avenue
    Kingston, RI 02881<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Diagnostic Reports <\/strong>
    Once samples are submitted, diagnostic reports and recommendations are sent back to the submitter via email within 5 to 10 days of the sample arriving at the URI Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. Keep an eye out for an email with the subject line: \u201cURI Plant Diagnostic Laboratory Report\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please check your spam folder if you suspect you have not received this report and select \u201cNot Spam\u201d so that future reports will go into your inbox. Most spam folders self-delete following 30 days; if this is the case and you cannot find your report, please contact us to resend it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Mailing Address<\/h1>

    URI Cooperative Extension
    \n\u2105 Plant Diagnostic Laboratory
    \n3 East Alumni Avenue
    \nKingston, RI 02881
    \nTel: 401-874-2900
    \nFax: 401-874-2259
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    401-874-2967<\/span>
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