Insect ID Form | Insect Questions

Insect Identification Form

This service is intended for Texas residents for the identification of pest insects in the home, yard, garden or farm, or that affect people, pets or livestock.

IS IT A COMMON CICADA KILLER WASP OR A MURDER HORNET? A QUICK PICTURE TO HELP YOU DECIDE
Please pay for insect identification at our online store here.
Once you have your Order Confirmation Number, please input it below to proceed to submit a sample for identification.
Order Confirmation Number*
Location of Insect; Choose from the Following List (Required) This will route your request to the appropriate specialist.*
Name*
Email*
You may load up to three images per sample. Well-lit, in-focus pictures are best. Use the close-up (macro) option on your camera and get as close to the insect as possible. When available, include the pest, damage and/or host plant.
Upload Photo*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Date Picture Taken:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Upload Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Upload Photo
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Nearest Location (city/town) where picture was taken*
State Picture was Taken*
Country in which picture was taken in*
Size of Insect (in inches or cm/mm)
Where insect was observed (for example: in or around home, on plant, in wood, biting human or animal, etc.)*
Describe the damage being done, if any*
If the insect was feeding on a plant, tell us what type of plant:*
Why is this insect being submitted? (control recommendations, damaging property or plants, etc.)*
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Order Number (old numeric)*