Oklahoma

State Plant Health Director

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.

State Plant Regulatory Official

Kenny Naylor, (405) 522-5974

Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

State Survey Coordinator

Joe Rackley, 405-205-2709

Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

Pest Survey Specialist

Cherie Copeland, (785) 228-6555

Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
12/2019 - Good Dogs Against Invasive Species
9/2019 - Weed explosion at Lake Hefner threatens recreation on the water
6/2019 - It is mosquito season in Oklahoma
6/2019 - Purple pain: Musk thistle weevil round-up makes a big impact on pastures
2/2019 - CORRECTION: APHIS Requests Public Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
11/2018 - APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program