Growers enrolled in the BASIC program agree to avoid the most toxic chemicals used in cotton unless pests reach economically damaging levels, and all other reduced-risk options are exhausted.
Cotton sold as Cleaner Cotton™ has not been treated with chemicals on the “Most Toxic” list.
Data from independent analysis of California Department of Pesticide Regulation Pesticide Use Reporting (PUR) data by Dr. Max Stevenson, Agronomist at the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Dr. Minghua Zhang of the Land, Air and Water Resources Department at the University of California, Davis.
Chemical list can change slightly based on grower use patterns and regulation
