California Department of Pesticide Regulation

06/16/2026

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Achievement Award winner, Wild Farm Alliance was recognized for demonstrating leadership in sustainable agriculture through protection and restoration of beneficial habitats. The organization’s work centers around promoting IPM practices through bilingual outreach and collaborative projects.

Do you know of organizations promoting IPM in California through collaborative work?

Consider nominating them for an IPM Achievement Award here: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/ipm-achievement-awards/

We are seeking nominations that reflect IPM and sustainable pest management (SPM) practices and leadership by and for Californians of all cultural and economic backgrounds, and inclusive of all settings where pests need to be managed, including urban centers, agricultural areas, and wildlands.
Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2026.

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Wild Farm Alliance, ganador del Premio al Logro del Manejo Integrado de Plagas (IPM), fue reconocido por demostrar liderazgo en agricultura sostenible mediante la protección y restauración de hábitats beneficiosos. La labor de la organización se centra en promover prácticas de IPM a través de actividades de divulgación bilingüe y proyectos colaborativos.

¿Conoce organizaciones que promuevan IPM en California mediante el trabajo colaborativo?

Considere nominarlas para el Premio al Logro del IPM aquí: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/ipm-achievement-awards/

Estamos buscando nominaciones que reflejen prácticas y liderazgo en IPM y manejo sustentable de plagas (SPM) por y para californianos de todos los orígenes culturales y económicos, e incluyan todos los entornos donde se necesita manejar plagas, incluidos los centros urbanos, las áreas agrícolas y las tierras silvestres.
El plazo para las nominaciones cierra el 30 de junio de 2026.

06/16/2026

Are you mowing at the right height? As the weather warms up, it is important to mow at the right height to help maintain turf health. Proper mowing height is part of a safe and effective sustainable pest management program to reduce weeds and diseases. https://bit.ly/4iU9pVj

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¿Está cortando el césped a la altura adecuada? A medida que aumenta la temperatura, es importante cortar el césped a la altura correcta para ayudar a mantener la salud del pasto. Una altura de corte adecuada forma parte de un programa de gestión sostenible de plagas, seguro y eficaz, destinado a reducir las malas hierbas y las enfermedades. https://bit.ly/4iU9pVj

This DPR Community IPM video explains proper mowing heights for hel...

06/15/2026

DPR is seeking public feedback on the Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Advisory Committee meeting held on June 15, 2026.
Comments will be accepted through June 30.
For more information, scan or visit bit.ly/DPR-SPM-june15

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

DPR is proposing the first major update to California’s Enforcement Response Regulations since 2006. The changes would strengthen protections for communities, increase penalties for the most serious pesticide use violations, and support consistent enforcement statewide.
Public comment is open through July 28, 2026.
Three virtual public hearings will be held on July 8, 21, and 28.
More information: https://bit.ly/proposed-updates

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El DPR propone la primera actualización importante a los Reglamentos de Respuesta de Cumplimiento de Ley de California desde 2006. Los cambios fortalecerían protecciones para comunidades, aumentarían las sanciones por las infracciones más graves relacionadas con el uso de pesticidas, y apoyarían una aplicación consistente de la ley en todo el estado.
El período de comentario público está abierto hasta el 28 de julio de 2026.
Se realizarán tres audiencias públicas virtuales los días 8, 21 y 28 de julio.
Más información: https://bit.ly/proposed-updates

06/11/2026

DPR is announcing a new multi year scientific study to learn more about how copper levels in the tributaries of the Smith River Plain may be affecting local fish and the overall ecosystem of the river. The information we collect will support the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s ongoing work to protect water quality in the Smith River watershed.

For more information go to: https://bit.ly/smith-river

06/09/2026

Do you know a person who has dedicated their career to advancing and promoting integrated pest management (IPM) practices in California for 20+ years?
Consider nominating them for a DPR Lifetime IPM Achievement Award to recognize their commitment and service as an example for future IPM leaders.
Submit a nomination today: https://bit.ly/IPMAA-2026
Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2026.

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¿Conoce a alguien que haya dedicado su carrera a promover y avanzar las prácticas de IPM durante más de 20 años a través de su trabajo?
Considere nominarla para el Premio a la Trayectoria en IPM del DPR, a fin de reconocer su compromiso como un ejemplo para los futuros líderes en el ámbito del IPM.
Presente una nominación hoy: https://bit.ly/IPMAA-2026
El plazo para las nominaciones cierra el 30 de junio de 2026.

06/08/2026

Need Continuing Education (CE) units? Learn how to integrate sustainable pest management (SPM) practices into agricultural settings! Funded by a DPR contract, Wild Farm Alliance (WFA) offers six free CE courses designed to help growers and pest management practitioners successfully integrate SPM strategies into their operations. From supporting beneficial birds, bats, and insects to building healthy soils and diverse habitats, each course explores a different way of incorporating SPM. These online courses can be taken anytime through December 31, 2026. For more information, visit https://www.wildfarmalliance.org/california_ce_courses

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¿Necesitas unidades de Educación Continua (CE)? ¡Aprende a integrar prácticas de manejo de plagas sostenible (SPM) en entornos agrícolas! Financiado por un contrato del DPR, Wild Farm Alliance (WFA) ofrece seis cursos gratuitos de CE diseñados para ayudar a granjeros y profesionales del manejo de plagas a integrar con éxito estrategias de SPM en sus operaciones. Desde apoyar a las aves, murciélagos e insectos benéficos hasta construir suelos saludables y hábitats diversos, cada curso explora una forma diferente de incorporar el SPM. Estos cursos en línea pueden tomarse en cualquier momento hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026. Para más información, visita https://www.wildfarmalliance.org/california_ce_courses

06/04/2026

A new resource is helping grow stronger connections in sustainable pest management. Supported by a Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) grant, Wild Farm Alliance, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), and the National Center for Appropriate Technology - NCAT created the Directory of Sustainable Pest Management Experts to link growers and land managers with professionals who can help advance practical, ecologically based pest management strategies: https://www.wildfarmalliance.org/spm-directory

By making this expertise more visible and accessible, the directory helps strengthen relationships among pest control advisors, certified crop advisor scouts, and growers while expanding access to lower-risk, science-based pest management strategies across California.

To learn more about DPR’s Grants Program, visit DPR’s SPM Grants Program website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/spm-grants/spm-grants-program/