1. Use or online reporting serviceReport a Pest
2. Email reportapest@state.mn.us
3. Call 1-888-545-6684
Please take detailed photos of the insect if possible and take note of the specific location. Take precautions if handling the insect by wearing gloves.
After your report submission you can expect the following:
1. MDA staff may contact you for more information to make an accurate identification of the insect.
2. If the report is positive the location of the insect will be mapped.
3. If spotted lanternfly is discovered in Minnesota, actions may be taken to prevent its spread to new areas and to eradicate or control any infestations.
Management recommendations
- Check outdoor material and vehicles if traveling from a spotted lanternfly infested state and remove any signs of infestation.
- Buy and burn local firewood.
1. Use or online reporting serviceReport a Pest
2. Email reportapest@state.mn.us
3. Call 1-888-545-6684
Please take detailed photos of the insect if possible and take note of the specific location. Take precautions if handling the insect by wearing gloves.
After your report submission you can expect the following:
1. MDA staff may contact you for more information to make an accurate identification of the insect.
2. If the report is positive the location of the insect will be mapped.
3. If spotted lanternfly is discovered in Minnesota, actions may be taken to prevent its spread to new areas and to eradicate or control any infestations.
Management recommendations
- Check outdoor material and vehicles if traveling from a spotted lanternfly infested state and remove any signs of infestation.
- Buy and burn local firewood.
Non-compliance with the Groundwater Protection Rule will generally first be addressed by providing compliance assistance to the landowner. Except for cases that involve human endangerment, the general progression of penalties involves 1) education, 2) compliance assistance, and 3) enforcement.
The MDA has the general authority to issue administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations of its rules through Minnesota Statutes 18D. Penalty actions are based on the severity of the violation and the facts of the case. The MDA takes a progressive enforcement approach, meaning that repeat violations will be met with stronger penalties than first violations.
The only parties possibly subject to penalties would be those in violation of the fall/frozen soil nitrogen fertilizer application restriction and those who violate a Commissioner’s order for mitigation Level 3 and Level 4. If a regulated party disagrees with a proposed penalty, the party will have the opportunity to challenge it.
If you are applying for a Food Handler License, you must first complete an Applicant Form. Contact the MDA Licensing Liaison or your local food inspector to review your business plans and obtain the form. You will need the following information to submit the Applicant Form:
- Minnesota Tax ID number or social security number
- Legal business name (and DBA, if applicable)
- Physical address of your food business
- Majority of sales (direct to the end consumer or sales to other businesses who will re-sell or further process the food)
- Pre-Licensing Applicant Form fee ($50)
After applying, our MDA Technical Review Team will evaluate your business plan and connect you with your area inspector to schedule a licensing inspection. The Technical Review Team will request additional information about your business including:
- All planned food handling activities and specialized processes
- Need for a facility Plan Review
- Final signoffs from specific inspectors (i.e., plumbing, building, fire, electrical, etc.)
