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
California Awards Over $5 Million in Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Grants
May 20, 2026 | Press Release
DPR Makes Language Services Permanent for County Agricultural Commissioners
May 19, 2026 | Press Release
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
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
