Section 6960 - Dormant Insecticide Contamination Prevention(a) The operator of the property shall meet at least one of the following requirements when making dormant applications: (1) only apply a dormant oil, or a biocontrol agent such as but not limited to spinosad or Bacillus sp.; or(2) only apply to a hydrologically isolated site; or(3) divert any runoff with an on-farm recirculating system and/or contain and hold any runoff for 72 hours a before releasing into a sensitive aquatic site.(b) If none of the requirements in subsection (a) can be met, the following dormant insecticide application restrictions shall apply: (1) the operator of the property to be treated shall obtain a written recommendation from a licensed pest control adviser prior to the application; and(2) the application shall not be made within 100 feet of any sensitive aquatic site; and(3) wind speed shall be 3-10 miles per hour (mph) at the perimeter of the application site as measured by an anemometer on the upwind side.(c) Aerial application of dormant insecticides shall only be allowed if: (1) soil conditions do not allow field entry, or approaching bloom conditions necessitate aerial application; and(2) all the requirements in subsection (b) are met.(d) No dormant insecticide application shall occur if:(1) soil moisture is at field capacity and a storm event, forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or National Weather Service (NWS), is to occur within 48 hours following application; or(2) a storm event likely to produce runoff from the treated area is forecasted by NOAA/NWS to occur within 48 hours following the application.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6960
1. New subchapter 5, article 1 (section 6960) and section filed 7-18-2006; operative 8-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Section 11456, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11456 and 11501, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New subchapter 5, article 1 (section 6960) and section filed 7-18-2006; operative 8-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 29).