Entomology Sample Submission Form Instructions

Samples of insects or plants suspected to have insect issues can be submitted to the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Entomology Laboratory for analysis and identification. Please follow the instructions to create an Entomology Sample Submission form and submit samples.

Sampling and Submission Instructions

  1. Samples can be submitted as specimen or photos. Samples taken from vacuum cleaners, clothes or from your body will not be accepted. See agri.nv.gov/Plant/Entomology/Shipping for proper preservation of samples.
  2. Please create one submission form per sample. Separate samples must be attached to separate forms. After submitting the form, print it to include with your sample submission. If you are submitting photos via email or text, please include your 18-digit submission ID generated after the form is submitted.
  3. Samples can be shipped or hand-delivered to the following address:

    NDA Sparks Office:
    Nevada Department of Agriculture
    ATTN: Entomology Laboratory
    405 S. 21st Street
    Sparks, NV 89431

    In person deliveries can also be made at the following addresses:

    NDA Las Vegas Office:
    Nevada Department of Agriculture
    ATTN: Entomology Laboratory
    2300 East St. Louis Ave.
    Las Vegas, NV 89104-4211

    NDA Elko Office:
    Nevada Department of Agriculture
    ATTN: Entomology Laboratory
    4780 East Idaho Street
    Elko, NV 89801-4672

  4. Email additional information such as damage photos and other information not reflected in this form to entomology@agri.nv.gov with the subject line reflecting the 18-digit submission ID populated upon form submission.

    How to complete the Submission Form

    Entomology form fields and descriptions
    FIELD          INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES
    Submission Information
     Type of sample Check the box indicating whether a physical sample specimen is being delivered to an NDA office or if a photo of the specimen sample will be emailed or texted.
     Sample origin This section is for inspectors to complete only. Inspectors should check all boxes that apply to the origin of the sample.
     Submitter reference ID  Please enter an ID for your reference as applicable. This field is not required.
     Date collected* Enter the date the sample was collected. Please reference https:// agri.nv.gov/Plant/Entomology/Shipping for proper preservation of samples. This field is required.
     Property owner/Business name Enter the name of the property owner or the business where the sample was collected.
     Collection address* Enter the number, street name and unit (as applicable) of the address where the sample was collected. Example:
    1235 S. Elm St. #53
     City* Enter the city where the sample was collected. This field is required.
     County* Enter the county where the sample was collected. This field is required.
     Collector Information
     Collector 1 name* Enter the first and last name of the individual collecting specimen. This field is required.
     Collector 2 name If additional individuals were collecting specimen, please include their first and last name.
     Collector  name  If additional individuals were collecting specimen, please include their first and last name.
     Collector affiliation Check the box indicating if the collector is affiliated with State, County, Federal, PCO or Other programs.
     Collector’s mailing address* Enter the mailing address for the collector. This is where a report will be sent if an email address is not provided. This field is required.
     Collector email* Enter the collector’s email address. The report will be emailed to this address. This field is required.
     Contact phone number* Enter the collector’s phone number for use if additional information is needed. This field is required.
     Sample Information
     Type of insect Enter a description of what type of insect this is. Example: Beetle, fly, etc.
     Specimen status Check the box indicating whether the specimen was alive, dead or trapped.
     Host* Enter information about where the insect was found and/or what it was on. This field is required.
     Insect life stage Check the box indicating if the specimen is an egg, larva, nymph, pupa, or adult (if known). This field is not required.
     Infestation
     Single specimen  If only one specimen was found, check this box and skip to the next section.
     # per leaf  Enter the number of specimen found on a single leaf.
     # per fruit  Enter the number of specimen found on a single fruit.
     # per square yard  Enter the number of specimen found in a single square yard.
     # per stem  Enter the number of specimen found on a single stem.
     # per sweep  Enter the number of specimen found in a sweep.
     # per linear feet  Enter the number of specimen found in a linear foot.
     # per limb  Enter the number of specimen found on a single limb.
     # per trap  Enter the number of specimen found in a single trap.
     # per animal  Enter the number of specimen found on a single animal.
     Other  If you have another measurement indicating the number of insects, please include it here.
     Damage
     Check extent of damage.  Check the box indicating how extensive the damage caused by the specimen is.
     Check level of damage to host.  Check the box indicating how much damage the specimen caused to the host was.
     Number of acres infested  Write in the number of acres that were affected by the specimen
     Quarantine information
     This section is for inspector use only. If you are not an inspector, you may proceed to submitting the form.
     Consignee  Inspectors should enter the name of the consignee
     Contact name  Enter the name of the contact.
     Quarantine shipper  Enter the name of the quarantine shipper.
     Quarantine address  Enter the name of the quarantine address