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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 6990.4 - Neonicotinoid Use on Citrus Fruit (Crop Groups 10 and 10-10)

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6990.4

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 6990.4 - Neonicotinoid Use on Citrus Fruit (Crop Groups 10 and 10-10)

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the citrus fruit 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 0.422 lbs. ai/A/season may be applied, provided that:
(1) Soil application rate must not exceed 0.25 lbs. ai/A/season; and
(2) Foliar application rate must not exceed 0.172 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 Citrus Fruit Crop Groups
Soil ApplicationFoliar Application
Active IngredientMaximum Application RateRequired TimingMaximum Application RateRequired Timing
Clothianidin0.2 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and September 170.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and November 20
Dinotefuran0.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and February 100.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and November 20
Imidacloprid0.25 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and December 60.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and November 20
Thiamethoxam0.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and February 100.172 lbs. ai/A/seasonApply only between petal fall and November 20

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6990.4

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).