Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

​​​​​​​Best Management Practices (BMPs)

BMPs to Reduce Risk of Jumping Worms
BMPs to Reduce Risk of Spotted Lanternfly in Nurseries​
BMPs to Avoid Invasive Pests for Nurseries
BMPs to Avoid Invasive Pests for Christmas Tree Growers
BMPs to Avoid Invasive Pests for Arborists

Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (SANC) - voluntary audit-based program for plant production facilities using a holistic approach to reduce pest risks associated with the plant trade.​

Know What Pests and Diseases to Be on the Lookout For

Unwanted in Wisconsin: Plant pests and diseases to watch out for (en Español​)
Gallery of Plant Virus Symptoms on Nursery Stock​
USDA Forest Service Christmas Tree Pest Manual
Invasive Species Rule Summary for the Green Industry​ (NR-40)
SAFARIS (Spatial Analytic Framework for Advanced Risk Information Systems)​​

Nursery Licensing Resources

​What to Know Before Selling Plants​
Are you Digging it? Wisconsin Nursery Dealer Licensing and Regulations (en Es​pañol​​)
Wisconsin Nursery License: Growing, Buying, and Selling Plants
Nursery Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

Training Videos for Nurseries

​​​Spongy Moth Identification Training Video
Spotted Lanternfly Industry Training Video​​

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