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
Department of Pesticide Regulation Proposes New Rule to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds
May 15, 2026 | Press Release
DPR Releases Summary of Expert Convening on Post Harvest Commodity Fumigation
May 4, 2026 | Press Release
April 22, 2026 | Press Release
Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases First Strategic Plan Progress Update
April 16, 2026 | Press Release
Strengthening SPM Through Collaboration: An IPM Achievement Awards Keynote Panel Review
April 14, 2026 | Blog
Syngenta Voluntarily Cancels Registration of Paraquat Pesticides in California
April 10, 2026 | Announcement
Upcoming Events
Event Type: Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee (APCAC)
Date: June 10, 2026
Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)
Date: July 17, 2026
Event Type: Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC)
Date: August 13, 2026
Event Type: Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee (APCAC)
Date: September 9, 2026
