HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) \u2014 Unsolicited seeds are being sent by mail to Pennsylvania residents, leading to a warning being issued by the state\u2019s Department of Agriculture.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday it has received reports of unwanted seeds being mailed to residents.<\/p>\n
Those who have received unsolicited seeds in the mail are urged by the department to do the following:<\/p>\n
Over 500 crashes, nearly 300 DUIs in Pennsylvania on Easter weekend <\/a><\/p>\n Do not open inside the packaging<\/p>\n Double-bag seeds and put them in the trash<\/p>\n Do not burn or compost seeds or put them down drains<\/p>\n The seeds can harm agriculture, landscape, and environment since where they came from is unknown, the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n Close<\/a><\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Watch for us in your inbox.<\/p>\n Subscribe Now<\/p>\n Pennsylvania isn\u2019t the only state where people have reported getting seeds in the mail. \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bThe Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection<\/a> has also received reports of residents receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n