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Insect Identification Resources

The increased interest in the natural world in general and gardening in particular has increased the desire on the part of people to identify the insects they see. The Cooperative Extension of the University of New Hampshire is prepared to help. They offer a service of insect and tick identification. Information on how to proceed can be obtained on their website: www.ceinfo.unh.edu/Agric/AGPDTS/ArthroID.htm along with forms to submit an insect, tick, or other arthropod for identification. If you have questions or do not have web access, call the Plant Biology Department at 603-862-3200 and talk to the secretary for the University of New Hampshire entomologists. If you use their services, be prepared to pay a small fee.

Gardeners who find plant damage and wonder who or what caused it will find help at the UNH Cooperative Extension Family, Home and Garden Education Center. Their toll-free information line is 1-877-398-4769 and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. year-round. They also have a walk-in clinic in Manchester. Call the toll-free number for more information. In addition to dealing with pest problems, they are prepared to answer questions about gardens, lawns and landscapes, food safety and food preservation, tree planting and care, and water quality. For more information on tick identification, see the Tick Information page. For more information on spiders, see the Spiders page.