List of Crop Groups Impacted – Highland Knowledge Hub

This article lists crop groups affected by recent regulations enforced by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR), referred to as the Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure Protection Regulations. Explore the crop groups covered in this article below.

Click on each group to navigate to that section for links and information:

6990.1 Neonicotinoid Use on Berries & Small Fruits (Croup Groups 13 & 13-07)

6990.1 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Berries and Small Fruit Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Berries and Small Fruit Crops (En Espanol)

6990.2 Neonicotinoid Use on Bulb Vegetables (Crop Groups 3 & 3-07)

When crops in the bulb vegetables crop groups are harvested before bloom, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is not subject to the provisions of this article.
Otherwise, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is prohibited.

6990.2 - California Code of Regulations

California Department of Pesticide Regulation (all sections)

6990.3 Neonicotinoid Use on Cereal Grains (Croup Groups 15, 15-22, 16 & 16-22)

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the cereal grains crop groups, except barley, oats, rice (Oryza sativa), rye, triticale, or wheat.
An application of a neonicotinoid to barley, oats, rice (Oryza sativa), rye, triticale, or wheat is not subject to the provisions of this article.

6990.3 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Cereal Grain Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Cereal Grain Crops (En Espanol)

6990.7 Neonicotinoid Use on Herbs & Spices (Crop Groups 19, 25 & 26)

When crops in the herbs and spices crop groups are harvested before bloom, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is not subject to the provisions of this article.
Otherwise, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is prohibited.

6990.7 - California Code of Regulations

6990.8 Neonicotinoid Use on Leafy Vegetables, including Brassica (Cole) (Crop Groups 4, 4-16, 5, 5-16 & 22)

When crops in the leafy vegetables, brassica (cole), stalk, and stem crop groups are harvested before bloom, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is not subject to the provisions of this article.
Otherwise, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is prohibited.

6990.8 - California Code of Regulations

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

6990.9 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Legume Vegetable Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Legume Vegetable Crops (En Espanol)

6990.10 Neonicotinoid Use on Oilseed (Crop Group 20)

6990.10 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Oilseed Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Oilseed Crops (En Espanol)

6990.11 Neonicotinoid Use on Pome Fruits (Crop Groups 11 & 11-10)

6990.11 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Pome Fruit Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Pome Fruit Crops (En Espanol)

6990.12 Neonicotinoid Use on Root & Tuber Vegetables (Crop Groups 1 & 2)

These regulations apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the root and tuber vegetables crop groups, except cassava.
Application of a neonicotinoid to sweet or bitter cassava is not subject to the provisions of this article.

6990.12 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Root & Tuber Vegetables Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Root & Tuber Vegetable Crops (En Espanol)

6990.13 Neonicotinoid Use on Stone Fruits (Crop Groups 12 & 12-12)

6990.13 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Stone Fruit Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Stone Fruit Crops (En Espanol)

6990.14 Neonicotinoid Use on Tree Nuts (Crop Groups 14 & 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.

6990.14 - California Code of Regulations

Fact Sheet - Tree Nut Crops (English)

Fact Sheet - Tree Nut Crops (En Espanol)

6990.15 Neonicotinoid Use on Tropical & Subtropical Fruits, Edible & Inedible Peel (Crop Groups 23 & 24)

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a crop in the tropical and subtropical fruit, edible and inedible peel crop groups.

Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.
Application of more than one neonicotinoid active ingredient during the growing season is prohibited.
Use of more than one application method, soil or foliar, during the growing season is prohibited.
If managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, then application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited.

6990.15 - California Code of Regulations

6990.16 Neonicotinoid Use on Miscellaneous Crops (coffee, peanuts, globe artichoke, hops, mint & tobacco)

The provisions of this section apply to any neonicotinoid application made to a miscellaneous crop: coffee, peanuts, globe artichokes, hops, mint, and tobacco.

Coffee & peanuts:

Application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited during bloom.
Application of more than one neonicotinoid active ingredient during the growing season is prohibited.
Use of more than one application method, soil or foliar, during the growing season is prohibited.
If managed pollinators will be used during the growing season, then application of a neonicotinoid is prohibited.

Globe artichokes, hops, mint, and tobacco:

When globe artichokes, hops, mint, and tobacco crops are harvested before bloom, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is not subject to the provisions of this article.
Otherwise, an application of a neonicotinoid to these crops is prohibited.

6990.16 - California Code of Regulations

References:

CDPR: Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure Protection Summary & Resources

CDPR: Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure Protection Regulatory Documents

CDPR: Final Text of Regulations (all sections)

CDPR: Neonicotinoid Pesticide Exposure Protection Documentation (organized by section)