Welcome to the Division of Plant Health
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Welcome to the Division of Plant Health
The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Plant Health houses the Grain Warehouse, Feed & Seed, Pesticide & Fertilizer Regulation, and Plant Pest Control sections, which are responsible for many consumer- and farmer-protections regulations. Staff members' duties include registering pesticides, licensing pesticide applicators, investigating pesticide use complaints, verifying label statements on feed and fertilizers, monitoring the financial stability of grain elevators, testing germination of packaged seeds, inspecting honey bee colonies, regulating plant nursery stock, and working with USDA-APHIS and the U.S. Forest Service to control invasive pest species. Our goal is to hold businesses which produce, process, and distribute plant-based agricultural products to high standards of integrity and safety.
Use our Resources
Information about the department's various programs as well as forms, applications and fact sheets can all be found in the resources section.
Online Pesticide Tools
Online searches for pesticide applicator recertification credits and classes, exam registration, and online license renewals.
Asian Giant Hornet
Despite widespread media attention, the AGH has not been confirmed anywhere in the U.S. beyond part of Washington state.
Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly is capable of feeding on more than 70 plant species, and has the potential to greatly impact the viticulture, tree fruit, nursery, and timber industries.
COVID-19 Protocol for ODA Field Inspectors
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has established a protocol for all field inspectors to follow amid COVID-19 concerns, as they carry out critical inspections for the health and safety of all Ohioans.
Gypsy Moth Treatment Map
An interactive map showing the treatment areas for the current gypsy moth control season.
Apiary Inspection Summary
Inspectors look for foulbrood, chalkbrood, nosema, varroa mites, and small hive beetle.
odx-news
Limited Pesticide and Fertilizer Testing to Resume at ODA June 2nd
Exams will be held in the Bromfield Administration Building on ODA’s campus in Reynoldsburg.
Limited Pesticide & Fertilizer Exams to Resume
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will resume testing for pesticide and fertilizer applicators on June 2nd.
Ohio Department of Agriculture to Begin Gypsy Moth Treatments in Central Ohio
Delaware, Franklin, Knox and Marion counties to receive treatment.
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