Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5E-14.151 - Removal and Relocation of Bees from Structures, Lawns or Ornamentals
(1) Bees fall within the definition of "pest"
in Section 482.021(21),
F.S., and also the definition of "agriculture" in Section
570.02(1), F.S.
The removal and relocation of bees by a beekeeper registered pursuant to
Section 586.045, F.S., from a structure,
lawn, or ornamental for the production of honey and related products or the
pollination of plants or crops shall not be considered pest control.
(2) The use of foam or soapy water, pheromone
lures, attractants, repellants, and glue boards to control bees by a registered
beekeeper when he or she is removing and relocating bees from a structure,
lawn, or ornamental for the production of honey and related products or the
pollination of crops shall not be considered pest control.
(3) It shall be considered pest control if
bees are removed from a structure, lawn, or ornamental for the purpose of
eliminating bees as a pest or if the removal is conducted by a person not a
beekeeper registered pursuant to Section
586.045, F.S.
(4) The use of any "pesticide or economic
poison" as defined in Section
482.021(23),
F.S., other than those described above in subsection (2), to control or
eliminate bees in, on or under a structure, lawn, or ornamental shall be
considered pest control.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 482.051, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 570.02(1), 482.021(21), (22), 586.045 FS.
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