Contact Us
Regulatory Services
(864) 646-2120 FAX 864-646-2178
511 Westinghouse Road, Pendleton, SC 29670
Agricultural Service Laboratory
Webpage: www.clemson.edu/agsrvlb
Email: agsrvlb@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-2068
Facebook: www.facebook.com/agsrvlb
Business hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Contact the Ag Service Lab with inquiries about the following:
- soil-testing – nutrients, pH, organic matter, nitrates, sulfur, salts, heavy metals
- agricultural/horticultural samples – plant tissue, animal feed/pet feed, animal waste, irrigation water, compost
- research projects
How to submit samples to the lab
Locals to Clemson- You may drop samples, forms, and payment in our dropbox at the lab loading dock. Please drop off only during business hours. Payment can be made by cash, credit card, or check.
All others:
Option 1) Ship samples directly to us at the following address and include a completed form (ex: Soil Sample Form) and payment by check made to Clemson University or pay by credit card. We accept UPS, FedEx, and USPS shipments daily.
Ship to: 171 Old Cherry Rd. Clemson, SC 29634
Option 2) Contact your local County Cooperative Extension Office for assistance.
Option 3) For one soil sample, order a soil sample mailer kit online, which includes instructions, soil sample bag, and postage-paid shipping envelope.
For questions concerning the interpretation of results contact the Home and Garden Information Center. Phone: 1-888-656-9988
Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services
FRCS Office Staff
Jennifer Cooley, cooley4@clemson.edu
- Seed/ Turf Applications
- Seed Tags
- TurfgrassCertificates
Lauren Bramlett, lbramle@clemson.edu
- Fertilizer/ lime/ License
- Fertilizer/ lime/ soil amendment Product Registrations
- Fertilizer Deficiency Refunds
- Fertilizer/Lime/ Soil Amendment Tonnage
Pesticide Regulation
Please click here for our Territory Map and Field Investigators
The Department of Pesticide Regulation staff is available during normal business hours. The most efficient way to contact our team is by email. If you have specific questions concerning one of our programs listed below, please email our staff. If you have a complaint or issue regarding a pest control company or pesticide application, please click on the Territory Map to find the Investigator in your area.
Commercial/Business Licensing, dprca@clemson.edu
Insurance Certificate, dprInsurance@clemson.edu
Non-Commercial Licensing, dprnca@clemson.edu
Pesticide Dealer Licensing, dprpd@clemson.edu
Private Licensing, dprpa@clemson.edu
Recertification Credits, dprrecert@clemson.edu
Exam Registration, dprexams@clemson.edu
Product Registration, pestproducts@clemson.edu
DPR Office Staff
Alan Estes
- Product Registration
Karen Claflin
- License Program Coordinator
- Exam Registration
Connie Kelley
- Business License
- Commercial License
- Non-Commercial License
- Vehicle Decals
Callista Rice
- Commercial License
- Business License
- Registered Technicians
Tammy Henderson
- Private Applicator License
- Pesticide Dealer License
- Recertification Credits
Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
ppclnc@clemson.edu (864) 646-2133
Contact Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic with questions about the following:
- Identification of insects, weeds, diseases, viruses, and nematodes harming plants
- Honeybee pest identification
- Commercial Turfgrass samples (expedited processing)
- Questions about what might be harming your plants
Plant Industry
plantindustry@clemson.edu ( 864) 646-2140
Contact Plant Industry with questions about the following:
- License to sell or move live plants
- Permit/certificate to move live plants, plant-based material, or honeybees from SC to another state or country
- Questions about invasive plants, insects or honeybee pests
- Organic Certification
The Clemson Home & Garden Information Center is available to answer home gardening and landscaping questions. Please call Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1 (888) 656-9988, or email questions to Clemson Extension.