Back to top of page. How to Collect and Ship Specimens Collect fresh specimens. Send a generous amount of material, if available. Ship in crush-proof container immediately after collecting. If holdover periods are encountered, keep specimen cool.
Mail packages to arrive on weekdays.
Incomplete information or poorly selected specimens may result in an inaccurate diagnosis or inappropriate control recommendations. Badly damaged specimens are often unidentifiable and additional sample requests can cause delays. Dig up plant carefully. Send several plants. Bundle plants together and wrap roots in a plastic bag.