Once you have completed the online submission process, you will be prompted to print out your submission form, which looks like the one pictured. A printed copy of this form MUST be with your samples.

Grower Information =  Exporter's contact information

Consultant = APHIS's contact information

Fill out sample ID's (created by the grower or consultant to identify where the sample was taken and correlate test results to the right sample.)

• Put 200g to 300g of pinewood chips and place in a gallon zip lock bag. Be sure to seal the bag to retain moisture in the bag. Ship samples on the same day  they are collected.
   
• Write the sample ID on each bag with a sharpie marker or use a label.
   
• Print the online submission form and put this form in a separate plastic bag to keep it dry.
   
• Place this form inside the shipping box.
   
• Leave the samples indoors, keep moisture, avoid heat.
   
• Only live nematodes can be detected in the lab.