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ABOUT

Turfgrass Photo Diagnostics provides a rapid diagnostic service with an email-based feedback developed by the company's founder, Dr. Phil Colbaugh.  When you choose to send us a sample, it will undergo scientific testing and analysis by a trained scientist.  The findings will be photographed and documented and the results, along with annotated photos, will be sent back to you in a thorough and easy-to-interpret disease report, along with suggested disease management techniques.   Reports are often available in as little as 24 hours after the sample is received, allowing you to plan and implement corrective actions as soon as possible.

Turfgrass Photo Diagnostics has been a family business since its founding in 2001.  TPD is a small American-owned business that focuses on the quality of its scientific analytical work. We are very appreciative of our clients and have had the pleasure of serving some of the most famous golf courses and sports fields in the United States as loyal clients for close to 2 decades.  At Turfgrass Photo Diagnostics we will provide you with the best information regarding pathogens impacting your turf every time you choose to do business with us.

THE TURFGRASS DIAGNOSTICS TEAM

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Waite Colbaugh

OWNER & CHIEF SCIENTIST

 

Waite began working with Turfgrass Photo Diagnostics in 2001.  He is a Biologist and a Registered Professional Environmental Specialist with a long list of achievements in the fields of environmental and public health.  

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Dr. Phillip Colbaugh

CONSULTANT

 

Dr. Colbaugh founded what would become Turfgrass Photo Diagnostics in 2001.  He has had an illustrious career in the field of Plant Pathology.  Although he has stepped down as the chief scientist, he continues to assist with special projects.

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