COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is committed to serving the public during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency. DPR, like the rest of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) are still open for business. We continue to provide our essential services to ensure the regulation of pesticide sales and use, and we continue to help lead the way to more sustainable pest management in California. The health and safety of Californians is our top priority, and we will continue to serve the public by protecting human health and the environment.
For current state and federal information on the COVID-19 emergency, please check the websites of the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Resources and Notices
- Calepa Statement
- Response to COVID-19 and Prioritization of Certain Disinfectant Products, PDF
- Expediting of Certain Disinfectant Products Ending, PDF
- EPA's List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
- USEPA List N Tool, a new web-based application
Enforcement
- Sanitizing and Disinfecting Services, PDF ( Español, PDF)
- Executive Office 20-05 – Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment Requirements for Pesticides During the Covid-19 Emergency – July Update, PDF
- COVID-19 - Pesticide Use Near/Around Schools and Homes, PDF
- COVID-19 Essential Functions for County Agricultural Commissioners (CAC), PDF
- N95 Alternatives for Pesticide Handling, PDF (En Español, PDF)
- Gloves for Pesticide Handling, PDF (En Español, PDF)
- Compliance with PPE for Pesticides During the COVID-19 Emergency, PDF
Schools
- HSA Compliance Packet for Schools, PDF
- HSA Compliance Packet for Child Care Centers, PDF
- Step-by-Step Cleaning for Child Care Providers, PDF (En Español, PDF)
- Step-by-Step Disinfecting for Child Care Providers, PDF (En Español, PDF)
- Step-by-Step Sanitizing for Child Care Providers, PDF (En Español, PDF)