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Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory-Oklahoma State University We provide insect identifications and plant health diagnostics for residents of Oklahoma.

A researcher is seeking samples of powdery and downy mildew infected leaves. If you have either on your plants, let us k...
09/29/2026

A researcher is seeking samples of powdery and downy mildew infected leaves. If you have either on your plants, let us know!

If you are submitting images of insects for identification, it is helpful to include a size reference.
09/16/2026

If you are submitting images of insects for identification, it is helpful to include a size reference.

This monarch is enjoying the buttonbush blooms!
09/12/2026

This monarch is enjoying the buttonbush blooms!

Lilac plants normally bloom in the spring. But, stressful conditions can cause them to bloom in the late summer/fall. A...
09/10/2026

Lilac plants normally bloom in the spring. But, stressful conditions can cause them to bloom in the late summer/fall. Also, it's only blooming on the east facing side of the plant.

I was manually removing squash vine borer larvae, and was surprised by this critter!
09/07/2026

I was manually removing squash vine borer larvae, and was surprised by this critter!

Tarantula hawk in action!
09/05/2026

Tarantula hawk in action!

This is one way to mow around watermelon vines that creep across the lawn!
09/03/2026

This is one way to mow around watermelon vines that creep across the lawn!

Insects are amazing! Check out this tiny, jug-shaped mud nest on my squash plant. It was made by a potter wasp, a solit...
09/01/2026

Insects are amazing! Check out this tiny, jug-shaped mud nest on my squash plant. It was made by a potter wasp, a solitary, beneficial insect.

Many trees have scorched leaves. It may be due to environmental stress (heat, drought) or a bacterial plant pathogen.
08/27/2026

Many trees have scorched leaves. It may be due to environmental stress (heat, drought) or a bacterial plant pathogen.

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