Section 6990.1 - Neonicotinoid Use on Berries and Small Fruits (Crop Groups 13 and 13-07)The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the berries and small fruits crop groups, with the exception of mulberries. Application of a neonicotinoid to mulberries is not subject to the provisions of this article.
(a) Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.(b) If both soil and foliar application methods are used on the same crop, or if multiple neonicotinoid active ingredients are applied to the same crop, a total maximum combined application rate of 0.3 lbs. ai/A/season may be applied, provided that:(1) Soil application rate must not exceed 0.2 lbs. ai/A/season; and(2) Foliar application rate must not exceed 0.1 lbs. ai/A/season.(c) Except as specified in subsection (d), if managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited.(d)Grapes. If managed pollinators will be used to pollinate grapes during the growing season, an application of a neonicotinoid to grapes may be made under the application rate and timing restrictions listed in the following table. These restrictions apply in addition to the limitations in subsections (a) and (b): | Application Rate and Timing Restrictions for Grapes |
| Active Ingredient | Soil Application | Foliar Application |
| Maximum Application Rate | Required Timing | Maximum Application Rate | Required Timing |
| Clothianidin, Dinotefuran, Imidacloprid, or Thiamethoxam | 0.2 lbs. ai/A/season | Apply only up until bud break | 0.1 lbs. ai/A/season | Apply only between post-bloom (all flower hoods fallen) and harvest |
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6990.1
1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 12976, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12824 and 12838, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1/1/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15).