DPR Releases Six-Month Progress Update on Nation’s First Pesticide Notification System

Six months since its launch, SprayDays California expands access and awareness across agricultural communities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Since its launch, SprayDays California has drawn more than 72,000 website views and more than 3,700 text and email sign-ups for notification messages, connecting thousands of Californians with real-time pesticide information.

SACRAMENTO—The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released its Six-Month Progress Update for SprayDays California, highlighting early metrics, engagement and enhancements to the nation’s first statewide pesticide notification system.

Since launching on March 24, SprayDays California has made it easier for agricultural communities to access real-time information about when restricted material pesticides, which are highly regulated in California, are used in production agriculture.

SprayDays California provides the public with timely information about nearby pesticide applications before they occur. The tool includes an interactive map and optional text and email notifications so that Californians can make more informed decisions and better understand how pesticide regulation works in the state.

SprayDays was created in response to growing public interest in pesticide use—especially among people who live or work near fields in California’s farming regions.

Six-month highlights (March 24 – September 24, 2025) include:

More than 72,000 total website views, including nearly 25,000 visits to the interactive map
More than 3,700 text and email sign-ups for notifications
More than 73,000 notification messages (texts and emails) delivered to users statewide
Top counties by total sign-ups: Monterey, Ventura, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and Stanislaus

“SprayDays represents a major milestone in providing real-time information about pesticide use—helping Californians know what’s happening in their area to make informed decisions and understand the comprehensive regulatory framework that ensures safe, legal pest management across the state,” said Karen Morrison, DPR Director. “We’re encouraged by the early engagement and grateful to our partners and community members who continue to get the word out about the system and share feedback with us on ways we can make it better.”

Over the past six months, DPR has introduced several improvements, including:

Recent Application Indicator: A new dotted map pattern highlights recent applications scheduled within a previous four-day notification window.
Section-Based Sign-Up: Users in unincorporated areas can now subscribe by simply selecting a map section, expanding access.
Enhanced FAQs: A new search bar and expanded information help users find answers to frequently asked questions more easily.
Multilingual Resources: Educational materials are now available in multiple languages, including Punjabi, Hmong, Chinese, and Korean, to increase access for more communities.
System Performance: DPR has also improved system performance and map speed, ensuring stability during periods of high traffic and increasing public interest.

As a part of its efforts to continue to refine SprayDays California, DPR will open a formal period early next year for gathering feedback from the public, the State Board of Food and Agriculture, reflecting the perspectives of growers, and DPR’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from community-based organizations and public health advocates. The department plans to release its first annual report in early 2026.

To view DPR’s full Six-Month Progress Update and learn more about SprayDays California visit the following:

Six-Month Progress Update