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Laboratories and Programs

Last Modified: Jun 2, 2020

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Laboratories

Beltsville Lab, Beltsville, MD

Develops, validates, and deploys new molecular diagnostics methods for high consequence plant pathogens.

Fort Collins Lab, Fort Collins, CO

Develops pest identification tools and technologies.

Miami Lab, Miami, FL

Develops improved inspection methods and phytosanitary treatment technologies.
Evaluates commodity treatment efficacy and technology and certifies and audits treatment facilities.
Provides analytical chemistry support.

Mission Lab, Edinburg TX

Develops molecular diagnostics for arthropods and gastropods.
Provides support for Mexican fruit fly sterile insect technique eradication program.
Supports research on integrated pest management and biological control.

Otis Lab, Buzzards Bay, MA

Develops phytosanitary treatments for commodities.
Develops and evaluates pest surveillance and management methods.
Develops and deploys biological control programs for insect pests.

Plant Epidemiology and Risk Analysis Laboratory, Raleigh, NC

Analyzes the pest risks associated with import and export of plant products in order to facilitate safe trade.
Identifies and assesses new pest threats.
Assesses risks and impacts of invasive plant pests.

Phoenix Lab, Phoenix, AZ

Develops and implements management methods for pink bollworm and rangeland pests such as grasshoppers and Mormon cricket.

California Station, Salinas, CA

Develops pest management and commodity treatment methods for light brown apple moth, European grapevine moth, and Asian citrus psyllid.

Programs

Biological Control Program

Develops new biological control programs and technologies to control plant pests and weeds.

Fruit Fly Program

Develops methods to support exotic fruit fly exclusion and detection.

National Plant Protection Laboratory Accreditation Program

Evaluates laboratories outside of PPQ to ensure their capability to make accurate diagnostic determinations for regulatory purposes.

National Clean Plant Network

Provides high quality asexually propagated plant material tested for targeted plant pathogens and pests.

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