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Schutter Diagnostic Lab

Montana State University
119 Plant BioScience Bldg
P.O. Box 173150
Bozeman, MT 59717-3150

Tel: (406) 994-5150
Fax: (406) 994-7600
E-mail: diagnostics@montana.edu
Location: 121 Plant BioScience Bldg

Insect Identification

Diagnostic and Identification Services

Plant Disease
Insect ID
Plant ID
Mushroom ID
Fee Policy

Forms

Insect Identification

Resources

High Plains IPM Guide
MontGuides
Yard & Garden Pest Index
Missoula Plant Diagnostics
Pollinating Insects
Structural Pests
Alfalfa Seed Pests
Forest Pests
Spiders

 

Submitting Insects to Schutter
Diagnostic Laboratory

Packaging of sample:

  • Collect several insect specimens if possible.  Place specimens in sturdy clear containers with tight fitting lids that are strong enough to survive mail or courier services. Hard-bodied specimens can be sent either alive or in containers of rubbing alcohol. Aphids, mites, spiders, small flies and larvae need to be sent in rubbing alcohol. Caterpillars should be flash boiled before placing in rubbing alcohol.  Turf insects can be sent alive in soil/root samples mailed in crush-proof box.
  • Send specimens to the address on the left navigation bar of this page.

Information to include with sample:

  • You may wish to print out an Insect Identification Form to include with your sample.
  • Describe damage of concern.  If the insect is not included in the sample (damage sample only) describe the insect if possible (shape, body length, coloring, behavior).
  • Include the following collection data: 
    • Collection date.
    • Collection location (e.g., Helena MT).  Or, give nearest town and distance / direction from it (for example, 7 mi. SW of Helena MT).
    • Collector’s name (not county agent etc.).
    • Host identification (for example, green ash).  If the host is not a plant, describe environment of collection site (for example, kitchen windowsill, basement, bag of rice).
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