Montana State University and the Cooperative Extension Service provide plant pest identification through the Schutter Diagnostic Lab. Services provided by the clinic include the identification:

Also, we aide in the diagnosis of cultural problems and
management recommendations for agricultural producers and homeowners/gardeners. We utilize a wide range of techniques for diagnosis including visual identification, pathogen culture, microscopic identification, and biochemical detection. Early diagnosis of problems facilitate implementation of management strategies resulting in savings to producers. Our specialists have expertise in providing specific recommendations for control, and interface with agronomists and cropping systems specialists to supply information on the best agronomic practices and plant varieties to produce healthy, productive crops.

Our Goals:

• Aid growers in identifying insect/plant problems and their solution
• Provide information on environmental and cultural conditions that cause problems
• Recommend cultural and management techniques to control and prevent future pest outbreaks
• Predict and monitor outbreaks based on samples from different areas in the state
• Alert county agents and citizens to these outbreaks

2007 Annual Reports:
Insect, Plant Disease, Weeds
2008 Annual Reports:
2008 Disease diagnostic Lab Report

Schutter Diagnostic Lab History