Critical Uses of Chlorpyrifos

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Identifying and Managing Critical Uses of Chlorpyrifos in Alfalfa, Almonds, Citrus and Cotton: DPR contracted with the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UC IPM) to convene industry leaders to work together to create commodity-specific guidelines regarding chlorpyrifos use in four important California crops. Participants included industry representatives, UC Cooperative Extension specialists, pest control advisers, growers, and project staff from DPR and UC IPM. Data and other information were gathered on chlorpyrifos's role in pest management systems in alfalfa, almond, citrus, and cotton, and critical uses were identified. A report presents the findings of crop-specific teams and includes pest profiles of important arthropod pests, management options for each pest, the criticality of chlorpyrifos in each crop's IPM system, and recommendations for research, education, and extension.

Executive Summary, PDF (152 kb)

For content questions, contact:
Leslie Talpasanu
Environmental Program Manager I
Agricultural Pest Management Program
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
Integrated Pest Management Branch
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
E-mail: Leslie.Talpasanu@cdpr.ca.gov