Section 6990.14 - Neonicotinoid Use on Tree Nuts (Crop Groups 14 and 14-12)The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the tree nuts crop groups. Application of a neonicotinoid to pistachios, beechnuts, ginkgo, or pecans is not subject to the provisions of this article.
(a) Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.(b) Except for almonds as provided in subsection (d), 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 must not exceed 0.2 lbs. ai/A/season.(c) Except for almonds as provided in subsection (d), if managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, 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 Tree Nuts Crop Groups |
| Active Ingredient | Soil Application | Foliar Application |
| Maximum Application Rate | Required Timing | Maximum Application Rate | Required Timing |
| Clothianidin, Dinotefuran, Imidacloprid, or Thiamethoxam | Prohibited | 0.2 lbs. ai/A/season | Apply only between post-bloom and harvest |
(d)Almonds. The rates and timing restrictions listed in subsection (c) are required for any application of a neonicotinoid made to almonds, regardless of whether managed pollinators are used.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6990.14
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).