Using FedEx mailers from Extension Offices
- FedEx mailers are not for commercial use (plants or plant parts (seeds, etc.) that will be sold would be considered commercial). Please use only for homeowner/noncommercial customers.
- Mailing plant samples from the county extension office or from a regional center is free when using the supplied FedEx mailing envelopes and labels.
- The Plant Diagnostic Clinic will supply the county extension offices and the state regional centers with FedEx mailers that include a Polyethylene pack and prepaid shipping label. Just call the SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic at 605-688-5545. You can also email Plant Diagnostic Clinic for more packs and labels.
- When using the prepaid shipping label, you will need to fill in the “From” information section on the shipping label.
- Sender’s name: Please put the Extension office the sample is being mailed from.
- Date
- Phone number
- This is the only information needed. The rest is already filled in for you.
- Call FedEx to schedule a pickup or drop it off at a FedEx store or drop box. The sample will then arrive at the Plant Diagnostic Clinic in two days.
- NOTE: Consider refrigerating samples that come in on Thursday and Friday and then send them in on Monday to avoid them setting in a warm room over the weekend as they may degrade beyond the point that identification can be made.