The Entomology and Plant Science Bureau deals with regulatory issues concerning insect and plant disease pests and the public management of these concerns. Please contact Mike Kintner if you have questions concerning emerald ash borer, spongy moth, firewood labeling, or insect and plant disease quarantines.

Mike Kintner
EAB and Spongy Moth Outreach and Regulatory Coordinator
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Entomology and Plant Science Bureau
2230 South Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, Iowa 50023
515-725-1470

The Extension Service offers a variety of services including plant health diagnosis from the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, and individual response on a number of tree related inquires. Please contact Dr. Laura Jesse-Iles for questions about insect and disease symptoms on trees and for submitting a plant sample for diagnosis:

Laura Jesse-Iles
Submit a sample for diagnosis or identification at the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
Iowa State University
2445 ATBR
2213 Pammel Dr
Ames, IA 50011-1101
For general inquiries we can be contacted by phone or email.
Phone number: (515) 294-0581

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources offers several forest management services for Iowa communities and individuals through its state, regional, and district offices. Please contact Emma Hanigan for forest health questions concerning Iowa county agencies and municipalities; or Tivon Feeley for statewide forest health concerns and management programs such as Slow The Spread:

Emma Hanigan
Urban Forest Coordinator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Forestry Section
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Office: 515-249-1732

Tivon Feeley
Forest Health Program Leader
Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Forestry Section
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Office: 515-669-1402