Insect and Disease

 

Montana Department of Natural Resources (DNRC) 

The Forest Pest Management Program assists landowners and resource managers in identifying and managing forest insects and diseases on their forested properties. We also work to prevent and control non-native invasive insects and diseases that threaten Montana’s forests. 

Forest Insect and Disease Species 

Aerial Detection Survey

Montana State University Schutter Diagnostic Lab

The Schutter Diagnostic Lab services include diagnosis of plant diseases, insect damage, and environmental plant problems, as well as visual assessment of herbicide injury to plants. We also provide identification services for plants, insects, and mushrooms and give management recommendations when needed.

Sample Submission 

Lab Services

Montana State University
119 Plant BioScience Bldg 
P.O. Box 173150
Bozeman, MT 59717-3150

Disease: (406) 994-5150
diagnostics@montana.edu

Insects: (406) 994-5704
insects@montana.edu

Plant ID: (406) 994-6297
plantid@montana.edu

Montana Invasive Species Council 

 

Updated 10/25/2025