Pollen/Comb Sample Testing

If you'd like to see the levels of what chemicals may be present in the pollen your bees have collected, you can contact the National Science Laboratories (NSL) thru the USDA. This is NOT a free service, there is a fee for having any pollen or comb tested for chemicals. Here is a link to their website and contact information is below. https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/lab-testing/nsl

For more information, contact:

Roger Simonds, Lab Chief

National Science Laboratories, Laboratory Approval and Testing Division
Science & Technology Program
801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite B
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: (704) 867-3873 (Main)
Phone: (704) 833-1525 (Direct)
Fax: (704) 853-2800
Email:  Roger.Simonds@ams.usda.gov

Penn State Pollen Sampling.

Here is an option for finding out what flowers the pollen is from. Penn State has many great resources for beekeepers.

https://pollinators.psu.edu/research/the-penn-state-honey-and-pollen-diagnostic-lab