Press Release: Agreement Reached to End Sale of Chlorpyrifos in California by February 2020 | CalEPA - California Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
California will end the sale of chlorpyrifos by February 2020, affecting all applicators who use this pesticide.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 13, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Critical. All pest-control applicators in California, including structural, lawn/ornamental, agricultural, and fumigation companies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: February 2020. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears.
What changed
Sale of chlorpyrifos will be prohibited in California starting February 2020.
Who it affects
All pest-control applicators in California, including structural, lawn/ornamental, agricultural, and fumigation companies.
What you must do
Stop purchasing chlorpyrifos immediately and transition to alternative pest control methods or products.
Deadline
February 2020
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