Pesticides

By Keith Watkins Imagine if the Central Valley was no longer able to grow and harvest citrus fruit. Imagine if this treasured state crop and vital part of our region’s economy slowly disappeared, [...]

The 2020 individual license and business renewal season is upon us and DPR wants you to be first in line to renew your license DPR license or certificate. Renew early and avoid the stress and [...]

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has developed a continuing education (CE) correspondence course available for DPR license and certificate holders. This course may also be completed [...]

On September 28, 2020, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced a second extension to the comment period for the draft mitigation proposal that was originally scheduled [...]

On August 5, the Senate Rules Committee confirmed the appointment of Val Dolcini as the Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).  CCM has enjoyed a productive working [...]

On June 28, 2020, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) published draft regulations for the proposed pollinator protection mitigation measure for the use of neonicotinoids in [...]

The Legislature is back to work after a near two-month hiatus following the statewide shelter-in-place order in response to COVID-19.  Now, the legislature is moving forward in expedited fashion [...]

With many CE courses being converted to online and webinar formats, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reminds you that CE courses can only be taken one-time per calendar year in order [...]