Currently, UMaine Extension is operating and the Tick Lab, Insect Lab, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, and the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab can all accept samples at this time.
Pest Management Unit:
Phone: 207.581.3880 or 800.287.0279 (in Maine) | Email: extension.diagnosticlab@maine.edu
Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory:
Phone 207.581.2767 | Email: extension.diagnosticlab@maine.edu
Effective Until Sunday, October 31, 2021:Per University of Maine System guidelines, face coverings are required indoors — on University or non-University property, in University administered facilities, or non-University administered facilities — this is for all visitors or all employees, vaccinated or unvaccinated. For contact information for your local county UMaine Extension office, visit the County Offices page. The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. |
Under one roof ...
The Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory brings together scientists researching animals, agriculture, insects, and plants under one roof. The unique combination of researchers provides many teaching opportunities for students, as well as premier research and outreach facilities.
By allowing for research contributions to agriculture, public health, communities, and wildlife, the lab aims to benefit Maine in a variety of ways, including protecting the natural resource- and food-based economies, adding to food safety and human health, and providing unique diagnostic and testing services to farmers, homeowners, and the public.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Closed Holidays
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