Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic - Clemson University
Laboratory Services • Clemson, SC
About
Summary: - The Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences (CAFLS) is Clemson’s department focused on education, research, and outreach in plant, animal, human, molecular, and packaging sciences. - Location and scope: Based in Clemson, SC, with broader influence through collaborations and programs in the Upstate region and partnerships that extend to Nigeria and India. - Mission: Honor Clemson’s land-grant heritage by advancing solutions benefiting South Carolina’s people, land, wildlife, and economy through world-class education and applied research. - Focus areas relevant to a Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic: agricultural sciences, plant and packaging sciences, and related research/extension activities aimed at diagnosing and managing plant health and crop problems. - Notable context: CAFLS emphasizes experiential learning, industry/state/federal partnerships, and outreach to support faculty, students, and growers. If you’re specifically seeking information about Clemson’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, this CAFLS page confirms the college’s role in plant sciences and extension services, but does not provide clinic-specific details. For clinic operations, contact CAFLS or Clemson’s extension/plant pathology departments directly through Clemson University’s main site or the CAFLS homepage.
Clinic Type
Laboratory Services
Address
Lab Address: 511 Westinghouse Road, Pendleton, SC 29670
Phone
(864) 646-2133
ppclnc@clemson.edu
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Cash, Check payable to Clemson University, Credit/debit card online via Marketplace system
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Submission guidelines for samples?
Samples required for diagnosis or identification. Submissions can be made through County Extension offices or directly to the laboratory.
Where to submit?
Samples may be submitted through County Extension offices or directly to the laboratory.
Samples are required for diagnosis or identification.
Samples are required for diagnosis or identification.
Laboratory services are not provided by email, phone, or online.
Laboratory services are not provided by email, phone, or online.
How can samples be submitted?
Samples may be submitted through the County Extension offices or directly to the laboratory.
What laboratories are included at the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic?
Our laboratories include the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, Nematode Assay Lab, Commercial Turfgrass Clinic and MPPD Lab.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Clemson University Agricultural Service Lab): 4.9 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional university-affiliated laboratory service
- High general satisfaction rating in related laboratory services
Common complaints
- Occasional feedback regarding slow service
"They are slow folks 😺"
— Birdeye review of Clemson University Agricultural Service LabSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Submitting an Algae Sample for Identification - HGIC@clemson.edu — Jul 24, 2025
- Armored Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants in South Carolina — Apr 3, 2026
- Pathogenicity of Phytophthora palmivora to Edgeworthia chrysantha — Dec 11, 2025
- When the water turns green: How Clemson University is helping ... — May 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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