Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-22.8

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 21-22.8 - Undesirable subspecies of honeybees

Each of the following undesirable subspecies of honeybees is found to be capable of inflicting damage to man or animals greater than managed or feral honeybees Cornmonly utilized in North America and is declared a nuisance:

1. African honeybee,(Apis mellifera scutellata),

2. Cape honeybee,(Apis mellifera capensis), and

3. Any other undesirable subspecies of honeybees determined by the state apiarist to be a threat to the state.

Detection of undesirable subspecies of honeybees in the state shall initiate the quarantine of all colonies within a distance prescribed by the state apiarist of the infested apiary. All colonies within the quarantine area shall be inspected. A reCornmended eradication or control method shall be determined and prescribed by the state apiarist.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-22.8