Protecting People and the Environment

Pest management is critical to support the health and resiliency of our food supply and agricultural sector and to protect public health, the environment and our infrastructure. At DPR we protect people and the environment through our regulation of pesticides and by fostering sustainable pest management. Our vision is pest management that is safe, effective, and sustainable for all Californians and our environment.

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News and Announcements


DPR Releases Status of Active Work to Mitigate Pesticide Impacts

June 30, 2025  |  Press Release


New Report on Non-Agricultural Uses of Neonicotinoid Pesticides

June 27, 2025  |  Announcement


2025 Surface Water Database (SURF) Update

June 23, 2025  |  Announcement


2025 Early Renewal Reminder Poster

June 17, 2025  |  Blog


DPR and OEHHA Open Public Comment Period on Modified Proposed Regulations to Restrict 1,3-D Use in California

June 5, 2025  |  Press Release


Nominations Open for the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

June 3, 2025  |  Announcement


Upcoming Events

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: July 18, 2025

Event Type: Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC)

Date: August 14, 2025

Event Type: Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee (APCAC)

Date: September 10, 2025

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: September 19, 2025


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