California Department of Pesticide Regulation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 4, 2025 - 15:45 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Seeks Public Input on Work to Establish an Environmental Justice Advisory Committee

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation announced five workshops in May to share information and gather public input on the department’s work to establish a new Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC). State Assembly …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

DPR Pesticide Prioritization Workshop – Meeting Presentation Available

In advance of the department’s April 8 workshop, DPR has made the presentation slides available for review. Please visit the event page on DPR’s website to view or download the presentation slides in English and Spanish. View event details and presentation …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

State Launches SprayDays California, a First-of-Its-Kind Notification System for Pesticide Applications

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: SprayDays California notifies the public before specific pesticides (called “restricted material pesticides”) are used on farms across California. Users can view an interactive map online or sign up for email or text message …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 21:01 GMT

DPR Releases First Phase of State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study Focused on 1,3-D and Chloropicrin

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation today released an independent scientific study on possible alternatives to a pair of widely used fumigant pesticides: 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) and chloropicrin. The fumigant 1,3-D is used in …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

SprayDays California Preview Videos Available

Today, DPR shared a preview of SprayDays California, the statewide pesticide application notification system. The first-of-a-kind online system is set to launch March 24 and will provide the public with information on specific pesticides used on farms …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 20:26 GMT

You’re invited to DPR’s SprayDays California Launch Event in Kern County on March 24, 2025

Join us to celebrate the statewide launch of SprayDays California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) pesticide application notification system! Launching March 24, SprayDays provides information before specific pesticides are used on farms …

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Published on February 25, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Announces Winners of Annual IPM Achievement Awards; Ceremony Scheduled on February 26

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation today announced the winners of this year’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Achievement Awards, the department’s annual recognition of notable programs and organization across the state that …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

SprayDays California Scheduled for Statewide Rollout on March 24, 2025

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is anticipating the statewide launch of SprayDays California on March 24, 2025. SprayDays California is a first-of-its-kind statewide system designed to provide transparent, accessible and timely …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

DPR Statement on CDFA Laboratory Error

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) conducts an Air Program that monitors ambient air concentrations of 40 pesticides at four locations throughout the state, and monitors for two pesticides at two additional sites. The California …

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Published on February 13, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

Please Join Us in Welcoming DPR’s New Director, Dr. Karen Morrison!

With more than 6 years of leadership at DPR, Karen has overseen DPR’s scientific reevaluation and registration programs, including playing a critical role in addressing health and environmental risks from pesticides. For the last two years, Karen served as …

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Published on February 12, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

Save the Date: DPR Pesticide Prioritization Workshop on April 8

On April 8, DPR will host a workshop to provide an overview of our work to characterize pesticide risk and develop mitigation in a public and accountable way. The purpose of the workshop is to share DPR’s approach to developing a proposed pesticide …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

Welcome to the New Homepage for the Department of Pesticide Regulation

DPR is excited to announce the release of its redesigned website, focused on a streamlined user experience, including easy to access information on pest management and our role in fostering sustainable pest management and regulating pesticides. This …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

Join Us for the Annual Integrated Pest Management Achievement Awards on February 26, 2025

The annual Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Achievement Awards recognize IPM leaders for their achievements in the adoption and promotion of safer, more sustainable IPM practices in agricultural, urban, and wildland settings throughout California. IPM—any …

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Published on February 10, 2025 - 17:26 GMT

SprayDays Information Sheet for Growers and Pesticide Applicators

The new regulations, approved by the Office of Administrative Law on December 13, 2024 and effective February 24, 2025, enable the implementation of SprayDays California, a statewide restricted material pesticide application notification system developed …

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Published on February 7, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Launches Redesigned Website to Improve User Experience and Access to Health and Safety ...

DPR launches an updated website to improve user experience and access to data and reports, health and safety information for workers and the public, access to pesticide registration, licensing and enforcement information, and sustainable pest management …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

New Laws Effective in 2025

As we enter into 2025, here is a recap of a few of the new laws impacting pest management: AB 363. Signed into law in October 2023, this bill requires businesses selling neonicotinoid pesticides for non-agricultural outdoor uses to be licensed by DPR. The …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases Preliminary Findings from Review of Environmental and Human Health Studies Related to ...

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Department of Pesticide Regulation released two preliminary scientific reports following its review of human health and ecotoxicology studies on the use of the pesticide paraquat. DPR initiated a reevaluation of paraquat in November …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 02:21 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases List of Pesticide Products That Meet California’s Criteria for Legal Use on Cannabis

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation released a new resource to support compliance in the legal cannabis market: a list of about 100 pesticide products that meet California’s criteria for legal use on cannabis. To view the …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Driven by Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management, ...

What You Need to Know: The Department of Pesticide Regulation released an action-oriented plan to increase access to pest management that holistically protects the health of all Californians and our environment and supports our economy. The plan includes …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 21:50 GMT