SACRAMENTO – On August 25, 2025, the California State Senate unanimously confirmed the appointment of Dr. Karen Morrison as Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). During the confirmation hearing held before the Senate Rules Committee on July 9, Director Morrison shared that her career in state service has been focused on blending a […] The post California State Senate Confirms Dr. Karen Morrison as DPR Director appeared first on Department of Pesticide Regulation.| Department of Pesticide Regulation
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today rolled out enhancements to SprayDays California, the state’s innovative pesticide mapping and notification system. SprayDays provides timely, public information from farms across the state about scheduled use of restricted material pesticides—highly regulated pesticides in California. The tool allows users to explore an interactive map anonymously […] The post DPR Updates SprayDays California with New Features ...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
SACRAMENTO—The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today announced the appointment of eleven members and three alternates to its first-ever Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC). The committee’s formation represents a significant milestone in DPR’s ongoing efforts to advance equity, transparency, and community engagement in pesticide regulation statewide. Established under Assembly Bill 652, the EJAC will […] The post DPR Appoints Members to Inaugural Environ...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) are in the final stages of the rulemaking process for regulations to restrict 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) use to address cancer risks for occupational bystanders. If approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), these regulations, developed jointly and mutually by […] The post DPR and OEHHA to Advance Regulations to Restrict 1,3-D Use in California appeared first on Departm...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
DPR Director Karen Morrison joined California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston, and eight other agricultural leaders this summer on a tour of Sao Paulo, Brazil that examined farmers’ adaptation to a warming climate and increased pest pressures. Here are some of Director Morrison’s key takeaways: It […] The post DPR Director Karen Morrison Reflects on Agricultural Tour in Brazil appeared first on Department of Pesticide Regula...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced today that it is awarding over $3.6 million in funding for projects to support research, development, and implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) systems and practices, sustainable pest management (SPM) demonstration projects, and efforts to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat. The department also announced […] The post California Funds Over $3.6 Million in Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Projects...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
The Office of Administrative Law this week approved a regulation that exempts from registration the biopesticide chitosan, which is an alternative to more-conventional insecticides and fungicides. The regulation was proposed by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) in January 2025. The regulation, which went into effect on Aug. 13, amends section 6147(a)(5)(A) of title 3 […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
On September 24, DPR will host an informal public workshop to provide an overview of the department’s proposed mitigation for anticoagulant rodenticides, responsive to new statutory requirements and DPR’s ongoing reevaluations. The purpose of this workshop is to share DPR’s proposed mitigation for both second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) and first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (FGARs) and highlight […] The post Save the Date: DPR Anticoagulant Rodenticide Miti...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
Local engagement training materials for community members and County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC) staff are now available on the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR’s) Resource Hub for Local Engagement, under the “Training Resources for Local Engagement” section. The CAC-Community Engagement Work Group, a collaborative group of CAC representatives and community leaders, began meeting in 2022 to […] The post Training Materials Available on the Resource Hub for Local Engage...| Department of Pesticide Regulation
To assist those who prefer to use paper forms to submit Pesticide Use Report (PUR) data, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has created a one-page document with tips in both English and Spanish for reducing errors, including: While most pesticide application information is submitted to the County Agricultural Commissioners (CAC) electronically through CalAgPermits.org, or […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
At the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) we evaluate if there are risks to human health if you are exposed to pesticides in food or water. Food Residue Monitoring We sample domestically grown and imported fresh produce at sites where produce is packed, sold, or distributed and we test them for pesticide residues. We enforce health […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released its annual produce monitoring report which found that about 97% of fruits and vegetables sold in California had either no detectable pesticide residues or had residues below federal health-protective limits. The results are based on 3,544 produce samples collected in 2023 by DPR staff […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recognizes and awards organizations and individuals who are leading the adoption of safer, more Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) in California. Each year, we honor California organizations and individuals for their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) achievements. Nominate an Individual or Organization Anyone can nominate an individual or an organization for […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released proposed regulations to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1864, signed by Governor Newsom on September 25, 2024, to require field identification and reporting on pesticide use near schools to provide greater transparency and ensure compliance with existing regulations that restrict agricultural pesticide use near schools and licensed child […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
On February 26, 2025, DPR rolled out the green carpet to honor this year’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Achievement Award recipients for their leadership in the adoption and promotion of safer, more sustainable IPM practices in agricultural, urban, and wildland settings in California. DPR welcomed attendees to a ceremony and networking event at the CalEPA […]| Department of Pesticide Regulation
