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California Department of Pesticide Regulation Press Releases

167 Press Releases

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 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 2, 2011 - 02:07 GMT

Department of Pesticide Regulation Initiates Air Monitoring of Pesticides in Kern, Monterey and San Joaquin Counties

SACRAMENTO – The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has launched an air monitoring network in three agricultural communities to expand its knowledge of the potential health risks of long-term exposure to pesticides, DPR Director Mary-Ann Warmerdam …

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Published on January 26, 2011 - 01:55 GMT

Six Organizations Honored by the Department of Pesticide Regulation for Reducing Pesticide Use

(Editors/reporters: Honorees are based in Alameda, Contra Costa, Mendocino, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Solano and Yolo counties.) SACRAMENTO – On Jan. 27, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will recognize a diverse group of …

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