Community Development Agency
AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
Visit CalAgPermits to see your permit information online or submit electronic monthly Pesticide Use Reports and Notices of Intent.
Pesticide Use Enforcement
Inspecting pesticide application equipment
The Alameda County Agriculture Department is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the use of pesticides. We inspect businesses and those who apply pesticides in and around homes, offices, parks, streets, farms, and ranches. Pest means anything that is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the agricultural or non-agricultural environment. Pest can be any insect, predatory animal, rodent, nematode, or weed. It can mean plants and/or animal pests on and, in the water, or in the air. It can also include virus, fungus, bacteria and other microorganisms. Pesticides are any substances which are used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or controlling any pest which may infest or be detrimental to vegetation, man, animals, or households.
Our staff provides training and advice on pesticide use, pest control, and pesticide safety. We do about 1,500 inspections a year. We also investigate complaints of pesticide misuse and follow up on doctors' reports of suspected pesticide exposure.
Monitoring an Oriental Fruitfly
bait spraying application
For information regarding Business License Renewal or Restricted Materials Permit Grower/Operator ID click the following link: License, Permit, and Grower Information (PDF - 26KB) *
CalAgPermits is our new web-based (online) pesticide permitting program. This free service is intended to simplify and streamline the existing permit and pesticide reporting process. Follow this link to learn about the program.