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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: June 27, 2024) |
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5. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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5E. Division of Agricultural Environmental Services |
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5E-14. Entomology - Pest Control Regulations |
1(1) Bees fall within the definition of “pest” in Section 11482.021(21), F.S., 13and also the definition of “agriculture” in Section 21570.02(1), F.S. 23The removal and relocation of bees by a beekeeper registered pursuant to Section 36586.045, F.S., 38from 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.
65(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.
121(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 163586.045, F.S.
165(4) The use of any “pesticide or economic poison” as defined in Section 178482.021(23), F.S., 180other 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.
207Rulemaking Authority 209482.051, 210570.07(23) FS. 212Law Implemented 214570.02(1), 215482.021(21), 216(22), 217586.045 FS. 219History–New 7-2-13.
