Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6990.9

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 6990.9 - Neonicotinoid Use on Legume Vegetables (Crop Groups 6, 6-22, 7 and 7-22)

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the legume vegetables 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 must not exceed 0.126 lbs. ai/A/season.

(c) 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 Legume Vegetables Crop Groups
	Soil Application		Foliar Application
Active Ingredient	Maximum Application Rate	Required Timing	Maximum Application Rate	Required Timing
Clothianidin	Prohibited		Prohibited
Dinotefuran	Prohibited		0.126 lbs. ai/A/season	Apply only from pre-planting until bloom
Imidacloprid	Prohibited		Prohibited
Thiamethoxam	Prohibited		0.126 lbs. ai/A/season	Apply only from pre-planting until bloom

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6990.9

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).