Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Global Public Health Experts Issue Seattle Statement Urging Stricter Glyphosate Regulation

Global health experts have issued the Seattle Statement calling for stricter regulation or elimination of glyphosate due to systemic health risks. This intensifies pressure on regulators to overhaul pesticide risk assessments and signals heightened litigation and market access risks for glyphosate-based products.

3 Apr 2026, 18:34deohs.washington.eduGlobalUnited States

Sweden (KemI) Updates Distributor Training Rules for Plant Protection Products

Sweden has updated mandatory training and certification requirements for all distributors of plant protection products, including e-commerce operators. Businesses must verify that supply chain partners transition to the new outdoor-use training standard at renewal to maintain market access and avoid distribution disruptions.

3 Apr 2026, 18:17kemi.seSweden

California DPR Issues Reminder On Healthy Schools Act Pesticide Posting, Recordkeeping And Notification Duties

California DPR has issued updated compliance guidance and reporting templates for pesticide use in public schools and child care centers. Facility operators must ensure rigorous adherence to integrated pest management (IPM) protocols and annual reporting deadlines to mitigate exposure risks.

1 Apr 2026, 18:59cdpr.ca.govUnited States

Calabria Region Confirms Emergency Derogation for Plant‑Protection Product CLOSER (Sulfoxaflor) on Citrus and Stone Fruit

Calabria has authorized an emergency derogation for the pesticide CLOSER (sulfoxaflor) on citrus and stone fruits, effective until July 9, 2026. This highlights ongoing regional reliance on emergency authorizations for pest management, requiring supply chain teams to monitor local compliance windows and residue risks.

1 Apr 2026, 14:41regione.calabria.itItalyIT_78

Wisconsin DNR Sets Hearing on Proposed Aquatic Plant Management Rule WY-20-23

Wisconsin is modernizing its aquatic plant management framework (WY-20-23), introducing stricter application limits and integrated pest management requirements by January 2028. Impacted operators must budget for increased permit fees and adapt to new operational constraints, including a 10 lb/acre cap on copper sulfate applications.

31 Mar 2026, 18:37dnr.wisconsin.govUnited States

Italy (Calabria): Regional Plant Health Service Confirms Emergency Derogation for Plant Protection Product EFFICON 2026 Containing Dimpropyridaz

Calabria has granted an emergency derogation for the insecticide EFFICON 2026 (dimpropyridaz), allowing its use on specific fruit and wine crops until June 28, 2026. Agricultural operators must ensure immediate compliance with specific ministerial use conditions and risk-mitigation measures to maintain regional market access during this window.

28 Mar 2026, 20:35regione.calabria.itItalyIT_78

Calabria Confirms Emergency Use Derogation for Plant Protection Product Aura 2026 (Profoxydim) on Rice

Calabria has authorized the emergency use of the herbicide Aura 2026 (profoxydim) for rice cultivation from April to July 2026. This time-limited derogation provides critical weed management options for growers but requires strict adherence to regional application windows and national safety protocols.

28 Mar 2026, 20:35regione.calabria.itItaly

France – Nouvelle-Aquitaine BSV Signals Reduced Sensitivity to Flonicamide in Apple and Pear Surveillance

French regional authorities reported laboratory-confirmed sensitivity shifts for flonicamide in apple and pear orchards in March 2026. This signals potential future efficacy loss and increased regulatory scrutiny, requiring manufacturers and growers to prioritize resistance management and biocontrol alternatives.

28 Mar 2026, 20:27opusv2-prod.chambres-agriculture.frFrance

Calabria Region Approves 2026 Integrated Production Disciplinari for Plant Protection

Calabria has approved its 2026 Integrated Production Disciplinari, updating regional standards for pest and weed management. Agricultural operators must align their plant protection strategies with these updated technical specifications to maintain compliance with integrated production frameworks.

27 Mar 2026, 18:43regione.calabria.itItaly

Danish EPA Funds 27 New IPM Projects to Reduce Pesticide Use

Denmark has finalized funding for 27 new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) projects, marking the full allocation of resources under its 2022–2026 Pesticide Strategy. This move signals a decisive shift toward precision application and non-chemical alternatives, pressuring pesticide manufacturers to align with high-tech, low-volume usage models.

27 Mar 2026, 18:39mst.dkDenmark

Autonomous Province of Bolzano Bans Bee‑Harmful Pesticides During Flowering of Fruit Trees Up to 500 m a.s.l.

The Autonomous Province of Bolzano has banned the use of bee-harmful pesticides during the flowering of fruit trees below 500m, effective late March 2026. Agricultural operators must transition to bee-safe alternatives or adjust application timing, signaling increased regional regulatory pressure on chemical use to meet biodiversity and pollinator protection goals.

27 Mar 2026, 07:48agricoltura.provincia.bz.itItaly

Virginia DEQ Opens Hearing and Comment on Surface Water Withdrawal Permit VWP 24-2886 (Lexington, VA)

Virginia DEQ has opened a public comment period and hearing for a draft surface water withdrawal permit (VWP 24-2886) involving significant water usage and chemical buffer zones. This development signals tightening oversight on water stewardship and chemical runoff management, requiring operators to integrate drought planning and nutrient management into site operations.

26 Mar 2026, 12:14deq.virginia.govUnited States

European Commission Clarifies Spirotetramat Approval Expiry and Emergency Authorisations

The European Commission has confirmed the expiry of spirotetramat's EU approval, limiting its future use to strictly controlled 120-day emergency authorisations. This underscores the shift toward biocontrol solutions, with the EU prioritizing streamlined market access for safer alternatives to replace phased-out conventional pesticides.

26 Mar 2026, 11:36europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Schedules Hearing on HF 3898 Pesticide Protections for Wild-Rice Waters

Minnesota is advancing HF 3898 to strengthen pesticide enforcement and management near wild-rice waters, with a legislative hearing scheduled for March 2026. This proposal signals increased regulatory scrutiny for pesticide applications near sensitive ecosystems and mandates greater integration of Tribal interests into state management plans.

25 Mar 2026, 21:29revisor.mn.govUnited States

EU Commission Confirms Soil Contaminant List and EFSA Review Under Soil Monitoring Law

The European Commission has confirmed the development of an indicative EU soil contaminant list and updated EFSA ecotoxicology risk assessment methodologies under the Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive. These initiatives will likely tighten monitoring requirements for pesticides and metabolites, influencing future substance approvals and soil health compliance strategies across the EU.

24 Mar 2026, 13:00europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Switzerland FSVO Temporarily Authorises Enervin SC and Gladiator for Emergency Control of Onion Downy Mildew

Switzerland has granted a temporary emergency authorization for ametoctradine-based fungicides to manage onion downy mildew through November 2026. Stakeholders must align professional use and safety protocols with the specific application restrictions and PPE requirements mandated by this short-term derogation.

23 Mar 2026, 14:14fedlex.admin.chSwitzerland

Hawaii Bill SB671 Proposes Ban on Certain Dangerous Pesticides on State Lands

Hawaii is advancing legislation (SB671) to ban the use of glyphosate, dicamba, and other "dangerous pesticides" on all state-owned lands and facilities. This signals a shift toward stricter local pesticide management that will require contractors to adopt alternative substances for state-managed infrastructure and landscaping.

22 Mar 2026, 14:08capitol.hawaii.govUnited States

Croatia: Agriculture Ministry Previews Hunting Act Amendments, Fruit Fly Programme and New Fisheries and CAP Support Rules

Croatia has announced a legislative package including Hunting Act amendments, a new Mediterranean fruit fly control program, and updated CAP and fisheries support rules for 2026. The measures signal a shift toward non-chemical pest management and increased investment in agricultural modernization, requiring stakeholders to prepare for revised subsidy criteria and hunting lease conditions.

22 Mar 2026, 13:38poljoprivreda.gov.hrCroatia

France Updates Biocontrol Plant Protection Product List Referenced in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Crop Health Bulletin

France updated its official list of biocontrol plant protection products effective February 11, 2026, replacing previous guidance. Manufacturers should verify product status to leverage differentiated regulatory treatments and align with national integrated pest management strategies.

19 Mar 2026, 19:21info.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

EFSA Publishes Protocol for Evaluating Emergency Authorisations of Fungicides and Bactericides (Article 53, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009)

EFSA has published a new technical protocol (EN-9992) to standardize the evaluation of emergency authorisations for fungicides and bactericides under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. This move signals stricter scrutiny and higher evidentiary requirements for emergency derogations, particularly for substances with unfavorable hazard profiles or where sustainable alternatives exist.

18 Mar 2026, 16:37efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.comEuropean Union