Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Rhode Island Senate Calendars Rodent Integrated Pest Management Bill S2795

Rhode Island’s Senate has scheduled Bill S2795, which would create municipal rodent integrated pest management pilot programs, for consideration on its 26 May 2026 calendar. If the bill advances, pest control providers and municipalities in Rhode Island should expect more structured, state-supervised IPM programmes and closer oversight of how rodenticide use is planned, documented, and reported.

24 May 2026, 21:09webserver.rilegislature.govUnited States

California DPR Awards Over $5 Million in Sustainable Pest Management Grants

On 20 May 2026, California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation awarded more than $5 million to eight projects to advance sustainable pest management and reduce reliance on conventional fumigants, rodenticides and herbicides. The grants reinforce California’s strategic push toward integrated, lower-toxicity pest control in agriculture and flag where regulators are focusing support for future pest management practices.

22 May 2026, 18:51cdpr.ca.govUnited States

Netherlands Plans IPM-Based Rodent Control Regulation and Internet Consultation

The Dutch government has confirmed in a parliamentary decision note that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is preparing a new IPM-based regulation on rodent control and has recently submitted a proposal to publish the draft for public internet consultation. This signals forthcoming tighter, legally binding conditions on rodenticide use across sectors such as pest control, hospitality and agriculture, and organisations should prepare for stricter IPM-centred requirements in the Netherlands.

22 May 2026, 10:26zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Rhode Island Bill S2795: Rodent Integrated Pest Management Pilot Programs Held for Further Study

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering Bill S2795 to establish voluntary municipal rodent integrated pest management pilot programs with reporting to the state environmental agency, but the Senate committee has now held the measure for further study as of late April 2026. For pesticide manufacturers, pest-control operators, and municipalities, there is still no change in binding pesticide requirements, but the bill signals potential future shifts in how rodent control programmes are designed and overseen if it is revived.

5 May 2026, 07:23webserver.rilegislature.govUnited States

Rhode Island Senate Schedules Hearing On Bill S2795 Restricting Anticoagulant Rodenticides And Creating Rodent IPM Pilots

Rhode Island has scheduled a 29 April 2026 committee hearing on Bill S2795, which would restrict anticoagulant rodenticide sales and use and create municipal rodent integrated pest management pilot programmes. If the bill progresses, pest-control suppliers, retailers and municipalities in Rhode Island will face a phased shift away from anticoagulant rodenticides towards integrated pest management, requiring changes in product portfolios, contracts, and local rodent-control strategies.

30 Apr 2026, 06:37webserver.rilegislature.govUnited States

Global Public Health Experts Issue Seattle Statement Urging Stricter Glyphosate Regulation

Global health experts have issued the Seattle Statement calling for the phase-out or stricter regulation of glyphosate due to systemic health risks. This consensus intensifies pressure on regulators to overhaul pesticide risk assessments and signals significant long-term 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 certification requirements for all plant protection product distributors, including e-commerce operators. Businesses must ensure 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 has updated compliance requirements for pesticide use in schools, emphasizing mandatory reporting and integrated pest management protocols. Facility operators must ensure robust administrative oversight to manage public health risks and maintain compliance in sensitive environments.

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 granted an emergency authorization for the pesticide sulfoxaflor on citrus and stone fruits through July 2026. Businesses sourcing from this region must ensure agricultural practices align with this temporary window to manage residue risks and maintain market access.

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

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

Wisconsin is proposing a consolidated aquatic plant management framework that introduces stricter chemical application limits and integrated pest management requirements by 2028. Operators must adapt to mandatory copper sulfate application caps, increased permit fees, and enhanced public notification protocols for water treatment activities.

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 authorized a temporary emergency derogation for the insecticide EFFICON 2026 on specific fruit and wine crops through June 2026. Stakeholders must strictly adhere to ministerial use conditions and risk-mitigation measures to ensure compliant regional market access during this limited 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 for rice cultivation from April to July 2026. This time-limited derogation provides critical weed management options 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 monitoring has identified laboratory-confirmed sensitivity shifts for the insecticide flonicamide in apple and pear orchards. This development signals potential future efficacy loss and heightened regulatory pressure, necessitating a shift toward 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 the 2026 Integrated Production Disciplinari, establishing updated regional standards for pest and weed management. Agricultural operators must ensure plant protection strategies align with these technical specifications to maintain compliance and market access within integrated production frameworks.

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

Danish EPA Funds 27 New IPM Projects to Reduce Pesticide Use

Denmark has finalized the allocation of its 2022–2026 Pesticide Strategy funding with 27 new projects focused on precision technology and non-chemical alternatives. This reinforces a long-term shift toward low-volume application models, pressuring manufacturers to pivot from traditional chemical sales to integrated, technology-driven crop protection solutions.

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 prohibited the use of specific bee-harmful pesticides during fruit tree flowering in low-altitude areas effective March 2026. This move underscores a growing trend of regional-level restrictions on active substances to meet biodiversity goals, necessitating a shift toward pollinator-safe crop protection strategies.

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 proposed a draft surface water withdrawal permit with strict volume limits and mandatory chemical buffer zones for site operations. This signals increasing regulatory scrutiny on water stewardship and chemical runoff, requiring operators to integrate drought planning and nutrient management into site-specific compliance strategies.

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, restricting its use to time-limited emergency authorisations granted by Member States. This transition signals a permanent shift away from conventional insecticides toward biocontrol alternatives, requiring producers to pivot toward integrated pest management strategies.

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 progressing legislation to tighten pesticide enforcement and management near wild-rice waters, with a legislative hearing scheduled for March 2026. The bill introduces stricter penalties for environmental violations and mandates the integration of Tribal consultation and ecosystem protection into state pesticide management and applicator training.

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

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

The European Commission is formalizing an indicative list of soil contaminants and updating EFSA ecotoxicology risk assessment methodologies for pesticides. These initiatives will likely tighten monitoring requirements and increase the regulatory burden for substance approvals and soil health compliance across the EU.

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