5B-54.0175. Irradiation of Beekeeping Equipment

Equipment from colonies found infected with American foulbrood may be irradiated as an alternative to destruction under the conditions below: (1) All honey bees, honey, and all visible signs of American foulbrood must be removed and destroyed under the direct supervision of the department and must be done in such a manner that exposure to other bees is minimized. (2) Under the direct supervision of the department, each piece of equipment including frames, supers, tops, bottoms, etc., shall be irradiated at a minimum dose rate of 20KGy and marked verifying treatment at an irradiation facility. It shall be the responsibility of the equipment owner to locate an irradiation facility capable of treatment at the prescribed dose.