The Department of Pesticide Regulation protects public health and the environment by regulating all aspects of the sale and use of pesticides and by promoting reduced-risk pest management strategies. The Department ensures compliance with pesticide laws and regulations through its oversight of County Agricultural Commissioners, who enforce pesticide laws and regulations at the local level.

Effective July 1, 2013, pursuant to the Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 2012, the Structural Pesticide Control Board is merging with the Department of Consumer Affairs Regulatory Boards (Organization Code 1110), which is moving to the new Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. See Major Program Changes below.