Import Permits - If you are interested in importing plant material from abroad, you will need to obtain an Import Permit from the Plant Protection Laboratory prior to ordering the plants. If you plan to travel abroad and think you may want to bring plants back to Bermuda, obtain an import permit before you leave. This will save you possible losses and aggravation as plants are not allowed into Bermuda without the certification specified on the import permit. Phytosonitury Certificates - if you are travelling abroad and would like to take local plants or plant products with you, please call us about obtaining a phytosanitary certificate. A phytosanitary certificate is issued by the Plant Protection Office once we have inspected the plant material and found it free of injurious pests and diseases.
Some plants classified as endangered are orchids, cacti and some bromeliads.
Other Services Plant Quarantine Plant quarantine is one of the major activities of the Plant Protection Laboratory. To prevent the introduction of potentially damaging pests and diseases we inspect all of the plants that are imported into Bermuda. Our trained specialists will identify the culprit pests or diseases and recommend appropriate solutions. If your plant is too large or if you have a multitude of plant disorders, let us know because we do make house calls. Both the Plant Pathologist and the Entomologist make house calls.