The following are highlights and updates about sample submissions from fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals, and questions recently received in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Visit the PIDC's Facebook page for updates and more pictures. For more information on a particular disease or insect problem listed, follow the article cited.
This table lists our most common diagnosis from April 27 to May 11, 2018
| Plant | Pest/Problem type | Diagnosis (link to encyclopedia article) |
| Austrian Pine | Pathogens, Nematodes | Pine wilt |
| Austrian Pine | Pathogens, Nematodes | Suspected Pine wilt |
| Colorado Blue Spruce and other blue spruce | Pathogens | Stigmina needle cast |
| Norway Spruce | Abiotics | Suspected abiotic disorder |
| Service | Pest Category | Identification |
| Insect ID | Arthropods | Bedbug |
| Insect ID | Arthropods | Carpenter ant (swarmers) |
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