Our Tips for Ensuring Proper Identification
Below are our recommendations for ensuring we have the resource to give you a quick and accurate insect diagnosis. When possible, three images should be submitted.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Responses will be transmitted using the provided contact information. One to five business days may be required to make an identification. Depending on time of the year and complexity of the problem, more time may be needed.
CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS: When control measures are requested along with identification, our specialists will refer the client to an appropriate K-State Research and Extension publication where solutions to many common problems can be found. If there is not a publication that addresses the problem, the specialists may be able to suggest a non-chemical or cultural control method. For liability reasons, we are unable to provide chemical control recommendations not listed in a K-State publication. Publications, newsletters and insect images are available on the Department of Entomology Web site at www.entomology.k-state.edu/extension.