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Contact Information
  • Kenny, Dan - State Plant Regulatory Official (614-728-6400)
  • Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state level pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private sector organizations. Also coordinates the state's initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

  • Fisher, John Robert (Rob) - State Survey Coordinator (614-995-1489)
  • Coordinates annual survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

  • Burch, John - State Plant Health Director (614-834-4625)
  • Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

  • Eitam, Avraham - Pest Survey Specialist (614-834-4625)
  • Provides technical support to the SSC in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

Latest News

01/29/2010       Gypsy Moth Treatment Project of Ohio Pest Info
01/21/2010       Emerald Ash Borer Threatens National Pastime Pest Info
01/15/2010       Ohio Expands Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Pest Info
01/06/2010       Cell Phone App Combats Weeds
12/18/2009       Rotate to Fight Nematodes Pest Info
12/15/2009       Equip Manual to Prevent Spread of Invasives
11/27/2009       Learn firewood regulations before buying Pest Info
11/20/2009       Soybean Aphid Migration Ended Weak Pest Info
11/19/2009       Problems with Pines Pest Info
11/09/2009       Annual Meeting Tackles New Angles on Weeds


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