Updates from DPR https://www.cdpr.ca.gov en-us Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:17:12 -0700 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:17:01 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com BB27989E-6E4A-4B8C-9AC0-1B68E7E26464 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:17:40 -0700 The Department of Pesticide Regulation congratulates the city of Palo Alto, Gallo's Sonoma Vineyards, Marin County Integrated Pest Management Program and Sunwest Fruit Co. in Fresno County for their commitment to more environmentally friendly pest control to protect public health and the environment. Awards will be presented Thursday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sierra Hearing Room on the second floor of the California Environmental Protection Agency at 1001 I St. in Sacramento. The public is welcome. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2012/120125.htm 8D645F1B-F8C6-40EB-B24D-AAA1A1902339 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:19:12 -0800 Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon has announced the following changes to the department's management team, effective Feb. 1: DAVID DUNCAN, currently chief of Pest Management and Licensing, will become chief of Environmental Monitoring. David has a bachelor's of science degree in plant science from the University of California, Riverside. He started working for DPR in 1981 when it was part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). GEORGE FARNSWORTH, currently acting chief of Worker Health and Safety, will become chief of Enforcement. George has a bachelor's of science degree in crop science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and has worked for DPR since 1992. NAN GORDER, currently chief of Enforcement, will become chief of Pest Management and Licensing. Nan has a doctorate in entomology from University of California, Berkeley. She started working for DPR in 1990 when it was still part of CDFA. JOHN SANDERS, currently chief of Environmental Monitoring, will become chief of Worker Health and Safety. John has a doctorate in plant pathology from North Carolina State University. He started working for DPR in 1986 when it was still part of CDFA. SUE EDMISTON, former chief of Worker Health and Safety, retired in December after 34 years with DPR. PAUL VERKE is the new assistant director of outreach and public engagement. Paul comes to DPR from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where he worked as an information officer beginning in 2008. From 1994 to 2008, he was communications director for the Department of Developmental Services and earlier worked for the Department of Food and Agriculture's Marketing Branch. He replaced Veda Federighi who retired in December. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2012/online_bulletins/120118.htm 12DE0721-B65B-475B-B541-892D65DE4F34 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:07:45 -0800 In a "From the Director column," Department of Pesticide Regulation Chief Deputy Director Chris Reardon gives a status report on projects that received Pest Management Alliance Grants in 2009. Reardon also is encouraging applications for the 2012-13 funding cycle for this grant program. The deadline for brief, conceptual descriptions is Feb. 6, 2012. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/director/pdf/alliance-grants_final.pdf CE7B9FF8-8199-4707-A597-09784E40D392 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:53:34 -0800 Feb. 6, 2012, is the Department of Pesticide Regulation's deadline for conceptual descriptions of projects focusing on adoption and implementation of agricultural or urban IPM practices that reduce risks to human health and the environment. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2012/120106.htm A97589D2-0751-45A6-9637-5952BB0EC83B Fri, 6 Jan 2012 11:00:13 -0800 Pesticide use in California rose in 2010 after declining for four consecutive years, according to data released today by the Department of Pesticide Regulation. As in previous years, sulfur was the most highly used pesticide in both pounds applied and acres treated. Sulfur is a natural fungicide favored by both conventional and organic farmers. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2011/111228.htm 3AEE0239-40BC-4E11-9B69-6E1FC8690053 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:02:29 -0800 Best Oriental Produce Inc. of Vernon was penalized $10,000 and agreed to put control measures in place to prevent more violations. Long beans and bitter melon imported from Mexico by Best Oriental tested above allowable residue levels for pesticides. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2011/111109.htm 5B84A8EA-EDD5-48C1-9102-EC64DC27D233 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:10:30 -0800 Monitoring for runoff in storm drains and outfalls to determine if there was pesticide contamination. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/director/pdf/surface_water_final_1.pdf F1FBD2D0-44CF-463C-A723-4C9364AD9E77 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:01:16 -0800 Businesses that provide structural pest control would be required to follow new restrictions on where pesticides are applied under regulations proposed by DPR. The deadline for public comments is Dec. 12. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2011/111028.htm 00AE7E7B-93C0-4AEC-97A2-44E1C1785EAC Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:47:32 -0800 Bay Area TV station follows several fruit and vegetable samples collected by DPR at a farmers' market to a state laboratory for analysis. http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/business/Farmers_Market_Inspections_Bay_Area-129888613.html 75BBE375-7FE2-400E-AFA1-EB87AA383676 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:15:25 -0700 DPR's ability to ensure fresh produce sold in California meets pesticide safety standards has been enhanced with a funding boost for the state laboratory that analyzes samples. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2011/110829.htm 609FA825-C58B-457D-BBAA-6DFBE3261630 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 School notification requirements, which pesticides are prohibited in schools and day care facilities,and other information is available in this Online Bulletin. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2011/online_bulletins/110810.htm 4085E64E-42CF-4227-9F7E-AB3A2DE39644 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 From the Director column addresses why maintenance gardeners need to be licensed by the Department of Pesticide Regulation. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/director/pdf/mgardener.pdf 91338F64-7BFE-48F1-BB0B-BD0E4DE45651 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Reducing pesticide use to control ants in urban areas and sanitizing child care centers is the target of two projects receiving grants from DPR. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pressrls/2011/110627.htm 016D7707-A1CA-489E-9D27-F660D9320B0E Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700 New fact sheet describes how and why pests get into buildings, how to prevent pest problems without using pesticides, and what to do if you think you've been affected by pesticides in the workplace. https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/dept/factshts/office_ipm.pdf 649F2C16-C5C9-468D-9A36-9BB68E58200D Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:16:34 -0700