Virginia Residents Should Report Unsolicited Seed Packages Directly To USDA

Virginia residents, who have received unsolicited packages containing seeds are being asked to file a report with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. When completing the report, residents will receive instructions on how and where to mail the seeds and all packaging material to the USDA. Residents are also being urged to not open the seed packets or plant the seeds. The types of seeds in the packages are unknown at this time and may be invasive plant species. For more information you can go to the USDA’s Unsolicited Seeds webpage.