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Plant Pests & Diseases

Program Contact: Linda Teller, Extension Coordinator
(509) 684-2588 • linda.teller@wsu.edu

How to Submit a Sample

WSU Stevens County Extension accepts samples for identification and diagnosis of plant and insect related problems. We provide diagnosis for home and backyard horticulture problems.

Please submit your sample with the appropriate form.

 

Diagnosis for home and backyard horticulture problems will be referred to WSU Master Gardener volunteers. Bring your samples to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic held Tuesday at the WSU Stevens County Extension office from 2:30-4:30pm. If you are not able to bring your sample during clinic hours you can leave your sample at the WSU Stevens County Extension office and samples will be analyzed at the next Master Gardener Plant Clinic.

For more information contact WSU Stevens County Extension at 509.684.2588.

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