Lab Resources
The following are external resources recommended by AWM Lab. They are not affiliated with the County or AWM.
Online Tools
Insect Identification App.
App for crowdsourcing plant and insect identifications, record observations, and report findings.
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources: Diagnostics and Pest Management Guidelines.
Search on a wide variety of plants to get information on optimum growing conditions, common disorders, and diseases (Please note: Pesticides listed here are for commercial production only).
Plant Identification: (619)-255-0298
Diagnostics Resources
Master Gardeners Association of San Diego County
Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego
Local resource for non-specific palm, oak or tree maladies. Directory of licensed arborists and pesticide applicators for tree care.
Statewide Resources
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
CDFA REPORT A PEST HOTLINE: 1-800-491-1899
CDFA REPORT A PEST SIGHTING FORM
Before you ship, please contact the Report a Pest Hotline or Sighting Form for guidance.
SUBMITTING SAMPLES to CDFA Plant Pest Diagnostics Center
Identifies plants, insects, nematodes, diseases, and seeds and assist growers meeting export requirements with arrangements and a fee.
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