2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-06-105.02

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2-1-3-06-105.02

Brood Diseases : Any apiary found with more than 2% of the colonies infected with American Foul Brood disease, all apiaries owned/operated by the beekeeper shall be placed under quarantine and all infected hives shall be immediately destroyed by burning under the supervision of the inspector. The apiary or apiaries may be released by the State Apiary Inspector from quarantine at any time after sixty days from the date of finding of the infection, when the inspector determines that the apiary is free of American Foulbrood disease.

Any apiary found with more that 5% of the colonies infected with European Foul Brood disease, all apiaries owned/operated by the beekeeper shall be placed under quarantine and all colonies treated with FDA approved antibiotic. The apiary or apiaries may be released by the State Apiary Inspector from quarantine at any time after thirty days from the date of treatment, when the inspector determines that the apiary is free of European Foul Brood disease.

2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-06-105.02