About Pesticide Registration The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is responsible for registering pesticide products. Examples of pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, antimicrobials, plant growth regulators, avicides, and rodenticides. Also included are adjuvants when packaged and sold separately. Registration includes evaluating a pesticide for human health and environmental risks and impacts. DPR must register any […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) utilizes the California Pesticide Electronic Submission Tracking (CalPEST) system for pesticide registration actions. CalPEST is a modernized, online system that streamlines the department’s pesticide registration process. The system improves transparency in DPR’s evaluation and registration process, facilitates approval of safer alternatives needed to transition California to more sustainable pest […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation