Plant Protection and Weed Management

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The Plant Protection and Weed Management Program conducts regulatory, inspection, and educational programs that protect the health of plants and honey bees in Maryland. Personnel in this section serve as the State's authorities on plant pests and agricultural quarantines, and provide liaison for the Department with other state and federal regulatory officials regarding these issues

Contact​ Information 

Kim Rice
Plant Protection and Weed Management Program Director
Phone: (410)-841-5920

Office Address:
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401​

Important Documents   

Tick Identification Form

Please Note: MDA does not test ticks for the presence of disease organisms. We also do not advise patients about medical treatments.​​

Walk In Form​​​

Maryland's Emergency Response Plan for Invasive Forest Pests

Nursery Inspection Certificate-Plant Dealer License-Plant Broker License Applications