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 State Senate Confirms Dr. Karen Morrison as DPR Director

August 29, 2025  |  Press Release


DPR Updates SprayDays California with New Features to Expand Usability

August 28, 2025  |  Press Release


DPR Appoints Members to Inaugural Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

August 21, 2025  |  Press Release


DPR and OEHHA to Advance Regulations to Restrict 1,3-D Use in California

August 21, 2025  |  Announcement


DPR Director Karen Morrison Reflects on Agricultural Tour in Brazil

August 20, 2025  |  Blog


California Funds Over $3.6 Million in Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Projects

August 19, 2025  |  Press Release


Upcoming Events

Event Type: Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee (APCAC)

Date: September 10, 2025

Event Type: Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC)

Date: September 19, 2025

Event Type: Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC)

Date: November 6, 2025


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Yana Garcia

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Karen Morrison

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