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.
Pesticide Online Services
Online searches for pesticide applicator recertification credits and classes, exam registration, and online license renewals.
Ohio FieldWatch Registries
The Ohio FieldWatch registries are on-line mapping and search tools to promote awareness between crop producers, beekeepers & pesticide applicators
Apiary Inspection Summary
Inspectors look for foulbrood, chalkbrood, nosema, varroa mites, and small hive beetle.
Gypsy Moth Treatment Map
An interactive map showing the treatment areas for the current gypsy moth control season.
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.
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