Registered Pest Control Devices to Control Wood-Destroying Pests

The Structural Pest Control Device Program, which began in 1998, mandates the registration of all devices intended to control termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, and other wood-destroying pests. These devices typically utilize heat, microwave or electrical treatments. As part of the registration process, registrants must provide the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) with data insuring the safety and efficacy of their devices. It is unlawful to use these devices unless they are registered.

Though in the past DPR provided a list of registered devices, they are now found on the DPR website by conducting a Registration Branch database inquiry. The number and types of devices will fluctuate over time.

The database is located on the DPR website at:
www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/label/chemcode.htm

To locate registered devices in our Registration Branch database, begin by entering the word “device” in the “chemical-code” search box, on the page linked above. A list of devices will appear with blue chemical code numbers to their left. Click on the appropriate code and you will then be able to select from “all” products, or just “active” products.

If you need further help or clarification, please contact your Enforcement Branch Liaison.

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