California Department of Pesticide Regulation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 20, 2012 - 06:05 GMT

Media Advisory: Department of Pesticide Regulation Director Participates in Grand Opening of Nature’s Inspiration Gardens in San ...

WHY: In 2010, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) awarded a $200,000 grant to the city of San Jose to create a model, pesticide-free urban park in its Courtyard Gardens within Guadalupe River Park. Today, Nature’s Inspiration Gardens …

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Published on August 31, 2012 - 05:14 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Plan to Improve Air Quality Approved by U.S. EPA

SACRAMENTO – The Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) plan to improve air quality by reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from pesticide applications has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest …

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Published on July 20, 2012 - 05:09 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Air Monitoring Shows Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels

SACRAMENTO – Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Director Brian R. Leahy announced today that air monitoring of nearly three dozen pesticides in California for the past year shows residues well below levels established to protect human health and the …

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Published on July 19, 2012 - 05:04 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Announces New Restrictions to Protect Water Quality in Urban Areas

SACRAMENTO – Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Director Brian R. Leahy announced that tomorrow new restrictions will take effect to limit where structural pest control businesses can apply pesticides in an effort to protect water quality in urban …

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Published on June 1, 2012 - 04:56 GMT

Top Pesticide Blunders by Consumers Underscore Importance of Following Label Instructions

SACRAMENTO – In San Diego County in March 2011, three teenagers watched YouTube videos that prompted them to combine pool chlorine tablets with vinegar, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in plastic bottles to cause explosions. One boy threw some of the …

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Published on May 25, 2012 - 04:42 GMT

Media Advisory: Department of Pesticide Regulation Sets June 6 Hearing on Proposal to Reduce Pesticide Emissions in San Joaquin ...

What: Public hearing to accept comments on proposed regulations to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from nonfumigant pesticides in the San Joaquin Valley When: June 6, 2012, 6 p.m. Speakers can sign up beginning at 5 p.m …

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Published on May 2, 2012 - 04:38 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Announces Settlements for Unlawful Sale of a Pesticide for Use on Peaches

SACRAMENTO – Two San Joaquin Valley pesticide dealers were penalized a total of $105,000 for knowingly selling a pesticide product for a use not allowed by the label – controlling mites on peaches, Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Director Brian R …

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Published on April 25, 2012 - 04:13 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Announces Work Group to Identify Ways to Grow Strawberries without Fumigants

SACRAMENTO – The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is convening a diverse work group of scientists and other specialists to develop a five-year action plan to accelerate the development of management tools and practices to control soil-borne pests …

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Published on March 21, 2012 - 04:07 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Launches Web-based Database for Emergency-Exemption Pesticides

SACRAMENTO – The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has developed an easy-to-use, Web-based database to provide information on pesticides allowed for use on a limited basis under emergency conditions, DPR Director Brian R. Leahy announced today. The …

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Published on March 8, 2012 - 06:00 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation and California Strawberry Commission Announce Research Partnership to Reduce Fumigant Use on ...

WATSONVILLE – Today, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Strawberry Commission announced a research partnership that will look for alternatives to fumigant pesticides. The $500,000, three-year project will explore ways to grow …

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Published on January 26, 2012 - 05:29 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Announces 2011 IPM Innovator Awards

(Editors/reporters: Honorees are based in Fresno, Marin, Santa Clara and Sonoma counties.) SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, Jan. 26, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will recognize the city of Palo Alto, Gallo’s Sonoma Vineyards, Marin …

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Published on January 7, 2012 - 05:23 GMT

DPR Announces Availability of $400,000 in Pest Management Alliance Grants

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is accepting proposals for projects that use integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to reduce pesticide use, Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon announced today. A total of $400,000 …

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Published on December 29, 2011 - 03:15 GMT

Pesticide Use in California Increases after Four-Year Decline

SACRAMENTO – Pesticide use in California rose in 2010 after declining for four consecutive years, according to data released today by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). More than 173 million pounds of pesticides were reported applied statewide …

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Published on November 10, 2011 - 03:11 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Announces Settlement for Importing Produce with Illegal Pesticide Residues into California

SACRAMENTO – In a settlement announced today by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Best Oriental Produce Inc. of Vernon was penalized $10,000 and agreed to put control measures in place to prevent sales of produce with illegal pesticide residues …

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Published on October 29, 2011 - 01:06 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Proposes Restrictions in Urban Areas to Protect Water Quality

SACRAMENTO – Businesses that provide structural pest control would be required to follow strict new controls that limit where pesticides are applied around structures to protect water quality under regulations proposed today by the California Department of …

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Published on August 30, 2011 - 01:01 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Expands Pesticide Residue Monitoring

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is enhancing its ability to monitor illegal pesticide residues on fresh produce with a boost in funding for the state laboratory that analyzes samples, DPR Chief Deputy Director Chris …

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Published on June 28, 2011 - 00:51 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Funds Two Projects to Reduce Pesticide Use

SACRAMENTO – Reducing pesticide use to control ants in urban areas and to sanitize child care centers is the target of two innovative projects receiving grants from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon announced …

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Published on April 12, 2011 - 00:47 GMT

DPR Launches Web-based Special Local Needs Pesticides Database

SACRAMENTO – The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has developed an easy-to-use, Web-based database to provide access to special local needs (SLN) pesticides registrations, Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon announced today. States have authority …

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Published on March 23, 2011 - 00:41 GMT

Top 10 Pesticide Blunders – Make Sure Products Are Properly Stored

SACRAMENTO – In San Diego County, two mothers chatted while their children, a 2-year- old and a baby, played in the next room. Sudden laughter prompted one mom to check on the youngsters. She found the older child with an insecticide can and the baby’s …

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Published on March 17, 2011 - 00:37 GMT

Mary-Ann Warmerdam Announces Resignation from DPR

SACRAMENTO – Mary-Ann Warmerdam has resigned as director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), effective March 29, to accept a position with Clorox Co. in the technology and stewardship division. Warmerdam was appointed director in September …

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