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.
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Information about the department's various programs as well as forms, applications and fact sheets can all be found in the resources section.
Unsolicited Seed Reporter
The USDA-APHIS and ODA are asking Ohioans who have received these unsolicited packages not to open, plant, or throw them away. Instead, citizens should report receiving seeds here and then submit the packages to USDA.
Online License Renewal
Register an account and submit a Company, Private Applicator, or Commercial pesticide license renewal application and payment.
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.
Online Pesticide Tools
Online searches for pesticide applicator recertification credits and classes, exam registration, and online license renewals.
Gypsy Moth Treatment Map
An interactive map showing the treatment areas for the current gypsy moth control season.
Asian Giant Hornet
Despite widespread media attention, the AGH has not been confirmed anywhere in the U.S. beyond part of Washington state.
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ODA Asks Public to Not Plant Any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds
The Packets Contain Unknown Seeds & Often Feature Chinese Writing
Ohio Department of Agriculture Announces Farm Pesticide Disposal Collection Events
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be sponsoring three collection events for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides.
Gypsy Moth Disruption Treatments to Begin in Ohio
Delaware, Franklin, Hardin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Marion, Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, Union, Vinton and Washington counties to receive treatments
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