NOTE: Herbicides are regulated at the state, federal, and sometimes even county levels of government. These agencies authorize products and particular uses of those products within their jurisdictions. A compost producer that observes suspected persistent herbicide contamination should file a complaint with one’s state or local government by providing as much information as possible regarding the potential source(s) of feedstocks that contributed to the contamination. Reports are kept confidential while they are investigated. USCC have researched contacts in every state where compost producers can report issues. Some states had more online resources than others but at a minimum these state lists will inform you of the agency that regulates herbicides in your state.
ALABAMA
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Pesticide Management – Professional Services
1445 Federal Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36107-1123
(334) 240-7261
1-800-642-7761, Ext. 7261
Reporting Form: http://www.agi.alabama.gov/docs/default-source/pesticde-management/professional-services/consumer-complaint-form_2-5-14.pdf?sfvrsn=2
ALASKA
Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Environmental Health Pesticide Control Program
1700 E Bogard Rd. Suite B103
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
907-376-1870
1-800-478-2577
FAX 907-376-2382
Reporting Form: http://dec.alaska.gov/eh/docs/pest/How_to_Report_Pesticide_Problem.pdf
ARIZONA
Department of Agriculture
Office of Pest Management
1688 W. Adams Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 255-3664
FAX (602) 542-0466
Reporting Form: http://www.sb.state.az.us/Assets/PDFDocuments/ComplaintForm.pdf
ARKANSAS
State Plant Board
1 Natural Resource Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 225-1598
Reporting Directions: http://plantboard.arkansas.gov/Pesticides/Pages/Enforcement.aspx
CALIFORNIA
Department of Pesticide Regulation
1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015
Sacramento, CA 95812-4015
Contact Phone Numbers: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/romap.pdf
Complaint Form: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/database/CalEPA_Complaint/index.cfm
COLORADO
Department of Agriculture
305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: (303) 869-9000
Reporting Directions: http://www.cepep.colostate.edu/Fact%20Sheets/132ApplicationComplaints.pdf
Complaint Form: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/CDA%20Pesticide%20Complaint%20Form.6.1.2014_0.pdf
CONNECTICUT
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Pesticide Management Program
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-424-3369
Reporting Directions: Connecticut DEEP asks that complainants first notify their local Health Department. For a list of local health departments, please consult this link: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3123&q=397740
DELAWARE
Pesticides Management Section
Delaware Department of Agriculture
2320 South DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Business Phone: (302) 698-4571 (Pesticides section)
Reporting Directions: http://dda.delaware.gov/pesticides/downloads/Pest_damageclaim_instr.pdf
FLORIDA
Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
Bureau of Compliance Monitoring
3125 Conner Boulevard, Bldg. 8 (L-29)
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
Phone Number: (850) 617-7850
Fax Number: (850) 922-1525
Reporting Directions: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Agricultural-Environmental-Services/Business-Services/Pesticide/File-a-Pesticide-Complaint
AND
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/2946/18597/What_you_should_know_about_Pesticide_Compalints.pdf
GEORGIA
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Division
19 M.L.K. Jr. Drive SW Room 410
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tele: 404-656-4958
Fax: 404-657-8378
Reporting Directions: Contact: Nancy Hall, Program Operation Specialist, (404)-656-9371, nancy.hall@agr.georgia.gov
HAWAII
Plant Industry Division
Pesticides Branch
Reporting Directions: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/pest/faq-for-pesticides/ County level staff handle complaints. Consult http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/files/2013/01/Pesticide-Branch-Contacts-with-names.pdf for contacts
IDAHO
Department of Agriculture
Enforcement Program
P.O. Box 790
Boise, ID 83701
Staff Contact: Bob Spencer, (208) 332-8613, Bob.Spencer@Agri.Idaho.Gov
Reporting Directions/Information: http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/Pesticides/inspectPest/enforce_brochure.php
Complaint Form: http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/Pesticides/Documents/Enforcement%20Doc/frmDamaClaims.pdf
ILLINOIS
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Environmental Programs
State Fairgrounds
PO Box 19281
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9281
Phone: (800) 641-3934 or (217) 785-2427
FAX: (217) 524-4882
Reporting Form: http://www.illinoiseab.com/
INDIANA
Office of Indiana State Chemist
Purdue University
175 S. University St.
W. Lafayette, IN 47907-2063
Staff Contact: George Saxton, 800-893-6637 OR 765-494-1582, saxtong@purdue.edu
Reporting Directions: http://www.oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/pdf/pesticide_complaint_investigations.pdf
IOWA
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship — (IDALS)
Pesticide Bureau
Henry A. Wallace Building
502 E 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515‐281‐8591 FAX: 515‐242‐6497, email: pesticides@IowaAgriculture.gov
Reporting Directions: http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/Pesticide/pdf/2015/Enforcement2014_06FINAL.pdf
KANSAS
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide and Fertilizer Program
1320 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Phone: (785) 564-6688
Staff Contact: Dr. Gary Meyer, Program Manager, Gary.Meyer@kda.ks.gov
Reporting Form: https://agriculture.ks.gov/ksda-services/complaint-form/pesticide-application-complaint
KENTUCKY
Department of Agriculture
Division of Environmental Services
Reporting Number: (866) 289-0001
Staff Contact: David Wayne, 502-782-9240, David.Wayne@ky.gov
Reporting Directions: http://www.kyagr.com/consumer/agricultural-branch.html
LOUISIANNA
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Visit http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/AES-districts-20141222.pdf for district contacts
Reporting Directions: http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/ldaf-programs/pesticide-environmental-programs/
MAINE
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
Division of Animal and Plant Health
Board of Pesticides Control
28 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0028
Staff Contact: Raymond Connors, Manager of Compliance, 207-287-2731, raymond.g.connors@maine.gov
Reporting Directions: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/documents2/policies/BPC-policy_Enforcement-Protocol_12-13.pdf
MARYLAND
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Regulation Section
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-841-5710
Complaint Form: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/complain.pdf
MASSACHUSETTS
Department of Agricultural Resources
Division of Crop and Pest Services
Enforcement hotline: 617-626-1781
Eastern Massachusetts: Taryn LaScola, Field Inspector, 617-626-1782, taryn.lascola@state.ma.us
Western Massachusetts: Laurie Rocco, Field Inspector, 617-626-1781, Laurie.Rocco@state.ma.us
MICHIGAN
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Complaint Form: http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1572-343983–,00.html
MINNESOTA
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide & Fertilizer Management Division
625 Robert Street N
St. Paul, MN 55155-2538
Complaint Form: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/chemicals/pesticides/complaints/misusecomplaints.aspx
Reporting Directions: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/chemicals/pesticides/complaints/injurydamage.aspx
MISSISSIPPI
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Bureau of Plant Industry
P.O. Box 5207
Mississippi State, MS 39762
662-325-3390
MISSOURI
Department of Agriculture
Plant Industries Division
Bureau of Pesticide Control
PO Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-5504
PesticideUseComplaint@mda.mo.gov
Complaint Form: http://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/pdf/PesticideIncidentReport.pdf
Reporting Information: http://agriculture.mo.gov/plants/pesticides/pesticides.php
MONTANA
Department of Agriculture
Compliance and Enforcement
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601
Staff Contact: Leonard Berry, Compliance and Enforcement Supervisor, (406) 444-5400, lberry@mt.gov; Fax: (406) 444-9493
Reporting Information: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Programs/Pesticides/Enforcement/
NEBRASKA
Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Protection
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94947
Lincoln, NE 68509-4947
Phone: 402-471-2351
Reporting Information: http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/pesticide/enforcement_process.pdf
NEVADA
Department of Agriculture
Plant Industry
405 South 21st Street
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-3601
Reporting Information: http://agri.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agrinvgov/Content/Resources/Forms/Plant/Environmental/Pesticide%20Odor.pdf
Reporting Form: http://agri.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agrinvgov/Content/Resources/Forms/Plant/Environmental/Verified_Complaint.pdf
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Division of Pesticide Control
PO Box 2042
Concord, NH 03302-2042
Staff Contact: Robert Bruleigh, Enforcement Program, robert.bruleigh@agr.nh.gov, (603) 271-8830, OR David Rousseau, Director, David.Rousseau@agr.nh.gov
NEW JERSEY
Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Pesticide Compliance and Enforcement
Mail Code 401-04A
401 East State Street
PO Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
Staff Contact: Richard Gruenhagen, 609-984-6528
NEW MEXICO
Department of Agriculture
3190 S. Espina Las Cruces
New Mexico 88003
Staff Contact: 575-646-2134 or 575-646-7020, pesticides@nmda.nmsu.edu
NEW YORK
Department of Environmental Conservation
Office of Communication Services
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-4500
Staff Contact: 518-402-8013, contact@dec.ny.gov
NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Structural Pest Control & Pesticide Division
Mailing Address: 1090 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1090
Staff Contact: Jason Williams, Phone: (919) 857-4151
NORTH DAKOTA
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide and Fertilizer Division
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020
Staff Contact: Blake Schaan, (701) 328-4922, FAX: (701) 328-4567, blakeschaan@nd.gov
OHIO
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Division of Plant Health
Pesticide & Fertilizer Regulation Section
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399
Email: pesticides@agri.ohio.gov
Staff Contact: James B. Belt, Agriculture Inspection Manager, P- (614) 728-6389, F- (614) 728-4235, james.belt@agri.ohio.gov
OKLAHOMA
Consumer Protection Services
Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry
P.O. Box 528804
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-8804
Staff Contact: Mike Vandeventer, Complaints Program Administrator, (405)522-5981, mike.vandeventer@ag.ok.gov
Reporting Form: http://www.oda.state.ok.us/forms/cps/complaintstatement.pdf
OREGON
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Analytical Response Center
635 Capitol St NE
Salem OR 97301-2532
Staff Contact: Jason Eck, Pesticide Compliance, Enforcement Support, jeck@oda.state.or.us, 503-986-4639
Reporting Form: http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/Pesticides/Pages/PesticideComplaints.aspx
Reporting Information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/PesticidesPARC/PesticideIncidentConcerns.pdf
PENNSYLVANIA
Department of Agriculture
Health and Safety
2301 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 USA
Phone: 717-787-4737
RHODE ISLAND
Department of Environmental Management
Division of Agriculture
Pesticides Section
Staff Contact: Howard Cook, Section Supervisor, 401-222-2781 Extension 4504, howard.cook@dem.ri.gov
SOUTH CAROLINA
Department of Pesticide Regulation
dprhelp@clemson.edu
Staff Contacts: http://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/pesticide_regulation/dpr_inspectors.html
SOUTH DAKOTA
Department of Agriculture
Division of Agricultural Services
Office of Agronomy Services
523 East Capitol Ave. – Foss Building
Pierre, SD 57501-3182
Phone: 605-773-4432
FAX: 605-773-3481
Staff Contact: (605) 773-4432, Email: sddaagronomy@state.sd.us
Reporting Information: http://sdda.sd.gov/legacydocs/Ag_Services/Agronomy_Services_Programs/Pesticide_Program/2011-07pesticide_program_brochurewebopt.pdf
TENNESSEE
Department of Agriculture
Regulatory Services Division
Pesticide Section
P.O. Box 40627,
Melrose Station, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-837-5148, 1-800-628-2631
Fax: 615-837-5012
Reporting Form: https://tn.gov/assets/entities/agriculture/attachments/AgLicInvform.pdf
Reporting Information: https://tn.gov/assets/entities/agriculture/attachments/AgLicInvinst.pdf
TEXAS
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture and Consumer Protection Program
Staff Phone: 1-800-TELL-TDA
Staff Email: TellTDA@TexasAgriculture.gov
Reporting Information: http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/AgriculturalApplicators/AgPesticideComplaintInvestigationProcedures.aspx
UTAH
Department of Agriculture and Food
Plant Industry and Conservation
Pesticide Program
350 N Redwood Road
PO Box 146500
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6500
801-538-7185
VERMONT
Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
Pesticide Enforcement Program
195 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT, 5405
Reporting Information: http://agriculture.vermont.gov/pesticide_regulation/pesticide_enforcement
Complaint Phone: 802-828-3482, or 802-828-6531
VIRGINIA
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Office of Regulatory Programs
102 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Main Reporting Contact: 804.786.1343
Staff Contacts: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pesticides/directoryinvest.shtml
WASHINGTON
Department of Agriculture
Pesticide Management Division
Natural Resources Building – 2nd floor
1111 Washington Street
PO Box 42589, Olympia, 98504-2589
Toll-free: 1-877-301-4555
Reporting Directions: http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/Pesticides/ComplianceActivities.aspx#Investigations AND http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/Pesticides/docs/InvestigEnforcmntBroch.pdf
Staff Contacts: http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/ContactUs.aspx
WEST VIRGINIA
Department of Agriculture
Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division
Pesticide Regulatory Programs
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
Reporting Form: http://www.agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/regulatoryandenvironmental/Documents/Consumer%20Complaint%20Form%20Pesticides%2003172015.pdf
Staff Contact: Chad Carpenter, Compliance Manager, ccarpenter@wvda.us or Grant Bishop, Assistant Director, gbishop@wvda.us; Office: 304-558-2209 Fax: 304-558-2228.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive, P.O. Box 8911
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911
Reporting Directions: http://datcp.wi.gov/Plants/Pesticides/Pesticide_Complaint/index.aspx
Staff Contact: (608) 224-4500
WYOMING
Department of Agriculture
2219 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Staff Contact: Scott McDonald – FQS, Licensing and RST Program Coordinator
Phone: 307.777.3502, Fax: 307.777.6593, scott.mcdonald@wyo.gov
Regional Staff Contacts: http://wyagric.state.wy.us/divisions/ts/contact-us
