UW Diagnostic Labs


Plant Disease Diagnostics

For plant disease diagnosis contact the UW Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic at ppdc@wisc.edu. A diagnosis can often be made with a digital image. There is a fee for this service.

Insect Identification

For insect identification, physical samples or photos can be submitted to the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab. There is no fee for this service.

Turf Health

The UW Turfgrass Diagnostic Lab provides fast and accurate diagnostic information and management recommendations for all turf health issues. There is a fee for this service.

Soil Sample Testing

For Soil Sample testing, the UW Soil and Forage Lab provides information and testing of soil. Soil testing fees vary depending on what services are needed.


Additional Resources

UW Plant Disease Facts fact sheets.