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
February 3, 2026 | Press Release
Draft Annual Report on Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Pesticides: Emissions for 1990-2024
January 16, 2026 | Announcement
DPR Issues Status Update on Active Work to Mitigate Pesticide Impacts
January 5, 2026 | Press Release
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
Upcoming Events
Event Type: Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee (APCAC)
Date: March 11, 2026
Event Type: Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC)
Date: March 12, 2026
Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)
Date: March 20, 2026
Event Type: Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC)
Date: April 9, 2026
