Announcements
Free Pesticide Container Reycling Event, Saturday, June 28
- AWM is sponsoring a free pesticide container recycling event on Saturday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at EDCO Recycling, 1371 Grand Ave., San Marco, CA 92078.
- Learn more and complete the registration form on the back of the event flyer (Español).
Citrus Quarantine Expanded in Valley Center (March 2025)
- The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has
confirmed detections of the citrus disease HLB in two trees in two
residential properties in Valley Center on March 26, 2025. The new
quarantine area will expand the existing Valley Center quarantine
boundaries further into Pala and Pauma Valley, in addition to
ongoing quarantines in Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo,
and Oceanside.
- Call the CDFA hotline at (800) 491-1899 to report suspicious pests or HLB disease symptoms.
- View this interacive quarantine boundaries map.
- Visit CitrusInsider.org to
learn more.
- April 10-11 Valley Center Grower Meeting Presentations:
SprayDays California Pesticide Notifcation System Launches March 24, 2025
On March 24, SprayDays California launched statewide. The first-of-its-kind system provides info about specific pesticide applications used on farms before they happen. To learn more, check out CDPR's website or these resources:
- Tutorial video (en Español)
- General factsheet (Español | Tagalog)
- Factsheet for growers and applicators (en Español)
New Information for Snail Compliance Agreements
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) updated its Snail Free Master Permit (SFMP) Program compliance agreements. Please see the advisory to learn more.
Food Justice Community Action Plan
The County is developing a Food Justice Community Action Plan (FJCAP) to increase food security throughout the region, and we want to hear from you!
US EPA Update on Dacthal Herbicide Health Risks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) issued a press release on April 1, 2024, announcing that it will take regulatory action on the herbicide Dacthal because of its significant risks to human health.
No Dacthal use has been reported in San Diego County since 2021. The
only pesticide registered for use in California is Dacthal Flowable
Herbicide/AMVAC Chemical Corporation (EPA Reg. No. 5481-487, Caution)
with dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) as the active
ingredient.
Dacthal is used primarily for weed control on brassica, melons,
turf, collard greens, mustard greens, turnips, horseradish, kale,
nursery stock, sweet potatoes, and strawberries.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has
provided information
to growers and Pest Control Advisors regarding the US EPA’s press
release, Dacthal use in California, and alternative pest control
methods.
To learn more, please review CDPR's
notice or contact cdprweb@cdpr.ca.gov.
Desert Knapweed (Volutaria) Information
A handout with info about Volutaria is now available on AWM's Integrated Pest Control (IPC) webpage.
Nursery License Renewal Late Fees
AWM would like to share some info from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on nursery license fees on how to avoid a late payment charge when renewing your nursery license.
CDFA Guidance on Nursery License Registration Late Fees
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Dairy Cows
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the positive detection of HPAI in a total of 17 dairies in the Central California. With HPAI detected in other dairies throughout the U.S., AWM has been engaged with CDFA as well as local farms and ranches, veterinarians, and other agencies to develop response plans and monitor for HPAI in poultry and livestock in the region.
Learn more and stay up to date on CDFA's HPAI webpage.
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