UNSPSC 70141600: Crop protection

UNSPSC 70141600 Crop protection, a Class code, encompasses aerial application of pesticides, herbicides, and granular treatments for mosquito control, forest management, and agricultural pest suppression across state and local jurisdictions. State and local governments procure fixed-wing and helicopter aerial adulticide services to suppress mosquito populations in populated areas, aerial herbicide application for forestry site preparation and seedling release, and drone-based spraying for vegetation management on public lands. Counties, state forestry and natural resource departments, and special-purpose districts issue the majority of solicitations, with repeat activity from Florida counties (Volusia, Broward, Orange, and Pinellas), Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, and Texas agencies including the General Land Office and Department of Criminal Justice.

Recent opportunities span Florida to Oregon to Michigan, reflecting geographically dispersed demand. Volusia County, Florida issued ITB #26-B-136LB for fixed-wing aerial mosquito adulticide across up to 245,000 acres annually, due October 28, 2026, with a three-year term plus two optional one-year renewals and substantial aviation and pollution liability insurance requirements. The Oregon Department of Forestry solicited bids for helicopter aerial seeding of 5,024 acres in the Willamette National Forest under Good Neighbor Authority, due October 16, 2026, with work scheduled November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027 and firm unit-price-per-acre bidding. Broward County, Florida issued an open-end indefinite-quantity contract for Ultra-Low Volume aerial adulticide across approximately 157,000 acres, due September 29, 2026, with three to six missions anticipated annually and detailed mission reporting requirements. The Texas General Land Office is accepting qualifications through October 26, 2026 for multiple aerial herbicide application contracts on Permanent School Fund properties statewide, emphasizing FAA Part 137 certification and prior project performance. The State of Utah Division of Purchasing awarded a single contract for aerial herbicide application on 10,934.2 acres near Vernal with a completion deadline of October 3, 2026, to the lowest responsive bidder. Michigan's Department of Natural Resources has conducted multiple drone aerial spraying procurements for conifer plantation maintenance, with awards made in June 2026 to AgTak LLC and Quality Drone Services for regional contracts totaling approximately $109,708 across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.