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


New Regulations Effective January 1, 2026

December 30, 2025  |  Announcement


DPR Convenes the First Meeting of its Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

December 19, 2025  |  Blog


DPR Launches Interactive Dashboard to Improve Public Access to Pesticide Enforcement Data

December 19, 2025  |  Press Release


DPR to Issue Aquatic Risk Memo for Pet Flea-Control Products

December 19, 2025  |  Announcement


DPR Seeks Penalties Against Trinkle Ag Flying

December 9, 2025  |  Press Release


Top Pesticide Violations of 2024 Presentation

November 24, 2025  |  Announcement


Upcoming Events

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: January 16, 2026

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: March 20, 2026

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: May 15, 2026

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: July 17, 2026


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Karen Morrison

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