Ohio Professional Applicators for Responsible Regulation (OPARR) was founded in 1984 after egregious legislation was introduced at the state and local levels relative to pre-notification of lawn care applications. The group has since grown to include members from all sectors of the nutrient and pesticide application industries.
What does OPARR do?
- OPARR serves as the single voice of the pesticide and fertilizer industries in Ohio
- Works closely with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and other state agencies on matters of importance to our members
- Monitors state budgets and legislation with our members' interests in mind
- Serve as a resource for elected officials on pesticide, fertilizer and other areas of expertise of our members
Industry segments represented include:
- Manufacturers, formulators and distributors of pesticide and fertilizer products
- Lawn care company owners, managers and applicators
- Golf course management
- Sports field managers
- Parks and recreation
- Pest management
- Nursery and landscape
- Arborists