Plant healthcare
CSL has over 80 years experience and is the UK market leader in pest and disease identification services for all horticultural and agricultural crops, garden plants and plant-based products.
We handle in excess of 25,000 samples a year from a wide range of commercial growers and Government departments both in the UK and overseas.
Our service is geared around fast response and flexibility. We guarantee to get back to you within 72 hours of receiving your sample. However in most cases we can give an indication of the problem within 24 hours. We have the flexibility to handle anything from small samples to large scale surveys and have an in-field capability alongside sophisticated laboratory test methods.
To benefit from CSL's expertise in plant healthcare all you have to do is decide which service is most appropriate to your needs.
Plant Clinic
This is for clients wishing to send us plant samples with an unknown pest or disease problem. For details of the service including prices and how to submit a sample click here.
Specific sample test
This service is for clients who want to test a plant sample for the presence of a particular pest or disease. It is also useful in a circumstance where a client is looking for confirmation of a suspected problem. For details of the test available, pricing and how to submit a sample click here
Plant Healthcare Factsheets
CSL's Plant Healthcare Factsheets cover the most common problems growers might encounter and provide expert plant care knowledge free of charge. Use the following links to download the latest factsheet and access the factsheet archive.
Plant Clinic News
Plant clinic news highlights the latest findings from CSL's plant clinic, with each issue covering some of the common and more unusual samples being sent for diagnosis. Use the following link to download the latest issue of Plant clinic news.
Potato Inform
CSL's potato newsletter aims to give you insight and to challenge you with thought-provoking articles on potato pests and diseases. An essential read for any grower, agronomist, wholesaler, packer or seed supplier. Use the following link to download the latest issue of Potato Inform.
Pocket Diagnostic plant disease tests
Pocket Diagnostic™ tests are rapid tests for the on-site detection of disease in crops and other plants. CSL is lisensed to sell Pocket Diagnostic plant disease testing products into the United States of America. For all other countries, Pocket Diagnostic products are sold through the manufacturer, Forsite Diagnostics Ltd.