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The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) regulates pesticide sales and use. We encourage you to "like" the page, and share our posts.

Welcome to DPR's page, one platform that we use to share information with the public, educators and researchers. if you require a response from the agency or wish to request agency services, you must go to www.cdpr.ca.gov or call the agency at 916-445-4300. DPR's Facebook site is a place for you to learn more about programs and announcements for one of the nation's largest pesticide regulatory agencies. This site is monitored and we will not tolerate abusive or offensive language, threats, hate speech, name-calling, and insults directed at others. Inappropriate comments will be deleted and users who violate the rules will be removed without warning. Unsolicited advertisements, product endorsements, and items not relevant to DPR's mission will be removed.

10/27/2026

Happy Halloween! Did you know that by keeping a clean yard and home you are doing sustainable rodent management? Be sure to throw away or compost your jack-o-lantern when you’re done celebrating and keep candy in a secure container! You can learn more about sustainable pest management practices for mice and rats at our website: www.cdpr.ca.gov/ipm-spm-resources/

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¡Feliz Halloween! ¿Sabía que al mantener su jardín y su hogar limpios usted está practicando un manejo sostenible de roedores? Asegúrese de tirar o compostar su calabaza cuando termine de celebrar y mantenga los dulces en un recipiente seguro. Puede aprender más sobre prácticas de manejo sostenible de plagas para ratones y ratas en nuestro sitio web www.cdpr.ca.gov/ipm-spm-resources/

10/21/2026

As Halloween approaches, are you seeing spooky spiders everywhere? Many (real) spiders are not harmful to people and are considered beneficial. However, managing spiders may be necessary when they settle in areas in and around homes. Check out our video and learn how you can use safe and substantiable strategies to exclude spiders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O3phEXTMJY

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A medida que se acerca Halloween, ¿está viendo arañas por todos lados? En realidad, muchas arañas no hacen daño a las personas y pueden ser útiles. Pero, a veces, es necesario controlarlas cuando aparecen en áreas dentro o alrededor de la casa. Vea nuestro video y aprenda cómo usar estrategias seguras y sostenibles para mantener a las arañas afuera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7c3esWJZDc

This is a video on how to keep spiders out of your home using Integ...

10/19/2026

10/09/2026

Could steam work to manage pests and weeds in berry fields? That’s what a DPR-funded pilot project in Santa Cruz County aims to find out.

This week, DPR connected with growers, researchers and community groups in Watsonville to see how they are testing soil steam injection as a potential sustainable pest management alternative to chemical fumigants.

Special thanks to our hosts, the County of Santa Cruz Agricultural Commissioner, and High Degree, California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Safe Ag Safe Schools, UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology, and local growers for showcasing this important collaboration.

To learn more, visit our website.

10/08/2026

A little change of scenery for this morning’s very important meeting with California Department of Pesticide Regulation Director Karen Morrison and Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner Linda Pinfold.

We had planned to meet inside, but with an unexpected change in plans, we took the meeting outside! No matter the setting it was a great opportunity to connect and discuss the important work of DPR and the role they play in our community and agriculture industry. 🌾

09/28/2026

Looking for thicker turfgrass to enjoy? Try Overseeding! Lawns and athletic fields can become thin or bare over time, increasing the chances for weeds and diseases to take over. Overseeding is the practice of spreading grass seed over existing turf to thicken turfgrass and improve appearance. Overseeding is an practice and part of a safe and effective sustainable turfgrass management program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1TWlLMvIYk

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¿Busca un césped más denso para disfrutar? ¡Pruebe la resiembra! Con el tiempo, los jardines y campos deportivos pueden volverse ralos o presentar calvas, lo que aumenta el riesgo de proliferación de malas hierbas y enfermedades. La resiembra consiste en esparcir semillas sobre el césped existente para densificarlo y mejorar su aspecto. Esta técnica forma parte del (IPM) y de un programa seguro, eficaz y sostenible de mantenimiento del césped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inFqsH17Vzo.

Rather than allowing grass to become thin and relying on pesticides...

09/25/2026

DPR celebrates Native American Day at the Capitol! Beyond today, DPR is partnering with tribes in land management and stewardship, reflecting the needs and knowledge of all Californians.

DPR is committed to embedding equity and environmental justice into our work. Director Karen Morrison and Deputy Director Celia Pazos attended the 2026 Tribal Leaders Forum and DPR was one of the co-signers for the Clear Lake watershed restoration project earlier this month.

09/24/2026

09/21/2026

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Address

1001 I Street PO Box 4015
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19164454300

Website

http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/

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