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Title 3 - Food and AgricultureDivision 6 - Pesticides and Pest Control OperationsChapter 4 - Environmental ProtectionSubchapter 6 - Pollinator Protection
Article 2 - [Operative 1/1/2024] Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure Protection
Section 6990.13 - Neonicotinoid Use on Stone Fruits (Crop Groups 12 and 12-12)

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6990.13

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Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 6990.13 - Neonicotinoid Use on Stone Fruits (Crop Groups 12 and 12-12)

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the stone fruits crop groups.

(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 0.92 lbs. ai/A/season may be applied, provided that:
(1) Soil application rate must not exceed 0.38 lbs. ai/A/season; and
(2) Foliar application rate must not exceed 0.54 lbs. ai/A/season.
(c) The application rate and timing restrictions listed in the following table apply in addition to the limitations in subsections (a) and (b):

Application Rate and Timing Restrictions for Crops in the Stone Fruits Crop Groups
Active IngredientSoil ApplicationFoliar Application
Maximum Application RateRequired TimingMaximum Application RateRequired Timing
Clothianidin0.38 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest0.2 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest
Dinotefuran0.38 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest0.54 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest
Imidacloprid0.38 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest0.5 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest
Thiamethoxam0.38 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest0.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between post-bloom and harvest

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6990.13

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).