Agricultural pests already pose serious risks to crop yields, farm economics, and food security. This chapter explores how California is is bolstering its work on pest management, including through Integrated Pest Management framework to build long-term resilience through prevention, biological controls, research, workforce training, and reduced reliance on high-risk pesticides.
Strategy 7.1 Expand and enhance the state’s ability to deploy and proactively address pest issues related to climate.
- 7.1.1 Bolster CDFA's capacity for monitoring for, treatment, and prevention of invasive species, pests, and diseases.
- 7.1.2 Prepare for emergency situations with coordinated procedures and infrastructure
- 7.1.3 Be proactive to threats against plant and animal health using technical assistance to facilitate widespread adoption of sustainable and integrated pest management.
- 7.1.4 Be proactive to threats against plant and animal health through research and predictive tool development.