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: Workshop
Date: September 24, 2025
Event Type: Pest Management Advisory Committee (PMAC)
Date: November 6, 2025