2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-06-104

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2-1-3-06-104
a.Brood Disease Status: Such certificate shall state that 10% of the apiaries owned/operated by the applicant have been inspected within 10 months of the date of the certificate by any state official who found the percent of the colony infections not to exceed 2% for American Foulbrood, or 5% for European Foulbrood or 25% for chalkbrood and that the colonies were inspected at a time when said bees were actively rearing brood.
b.Parasitic Mite Status: Such certificate shall verify or acknowledge that the apiaries have been inspected and found apparently free of parasitic mites.
i. Certification for varroa mites shall be based on surveys conducted to verify that mite control has been achieved. Control of varroa mites shall be evaluated as successful if ether rolls on 100 bees per 5 colonies show no more than 3 mites per roll or if sticky boards under "Apistan Strips" show no more than 10 mite per board.
c.Africanized Bee Status: Such certificate shall verify or acknowledge the freedom of Africanized or hybridized African/European bees.
i. Certification shall be based on
A. 100% of queen mothers were analyzed using the FABIS Fresh Weight Method or;
B. Only certified production queen were used in colonies as indicated by markings and/or proof of purchase or;
C. Beekeeper is actively under compliance agreement for European Bee Best Management Practices or;
D. Said bees originated from an Africanized Honey Bee Free (non-regulated) Zone.

2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-06-104