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More about Plant Industry

The Division of Plant Industry is Maine's plant regulatory agency, responsible for protecting the state's plant resources from the introduction and spread of regulated insects and diseases. The Division provides technical information and support to agricultural producers in the state and also issues a number of licenses and permits for individuals to conduct certain business in the state.

The division accomplishes its mission through the activity of several major programs including:

Apiary Program (Honey Bee Licensing and Inspection)

Arborist Program

Board of Pesticides Control

CAPS Program (Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey)

Horticulture Program

IPM Program (Integrated Pest Management)

Maine Seed Potato Board

Seed Potato Certification

Also, several staff members are authorized to issue Federal Phytosanitary Certificates for the export of plants and plant products to other countries. Some products certified recently for export include: feed barley and oats, seed potatoes, and vegetable seed. Many other products are inspected and certified for sale to other states. In addition, the Division has the authority to establish quarantines on plant pests.

 

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