1. (a) Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.

2. (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. (1) Soil application rate must not exceed 0.25 lbs. ai/A/season; and
   2. (2) Foliar application rate must not exceed 0.172 lbs. ai/A/season.

3. (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 Application

   Foliar Application

   Active Ingredient

   Maximum Application Rate

   Required Timing

   Maximum Application Rate

   Required Timing

   Clothianidin

   0.2 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and September 17

   0.172 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and November 20

   Dinotefuran

   0.172 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and February 10

   0.172 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and November 20

   Imidacloprid

   0.25 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and December 6

   0.172 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and November 20

   Thiamethoxam

   0.172 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and February 10

   0.172 lbs. ai/A/season

   Apply only between petal fall and November 20

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

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456 and 12976, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12824 and 12838, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-10-2023; operative 1-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2023, No. 15).