Control of Apiary Arthropod Pests and Diseases

PURPOSE: This rule establishes how apiary arthropod pests and diseases will be dealt with prior to certification of the colony. (1) The control of apiary arthropod pests and diseases will be dealt with on an individual basis. Apiary inspectors will determine whether certification is possible. Written recommendation will be given for those arthropod pests and diseases that require some type of treatment for control. When certification is withheld, reinspection will be made within a six (6)-month period. AUTHORITY: section 264.095, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Oct. 12, 1978, effective Feb. 1, 1979. Amended: Filed June 14, 2018, effective Jan. 30, 2019. *Original authority: 264.095, RSMo 1985, amended 1993, 1995.