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Americanized Honey Bees
Julie McClurg, Owner, Beekeeper, Botanist
5515 PALMETTO DR
FORT PIERCE FL 34982
772-359-9436
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/americanizedhoneybees/
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
No Kill Bee Removal
Swarm and Established Hive Removal
Hive Management for Backyard and Commercial Beekeepers
Honey Bee Pest and Disease Management
Pollinator Conservation
Only use Smoke, Pheromones, and Natural Repellents, Diatomaceous Earth, Borax - NoToxic Synthetic Insecticide or Pesticide
Bee Removal and Relocation
Hive Management Services
Personalized Apiary Assessment and Action Plans
Data Management
Pest and Disease Management
Habitat Restoration
Pollinator Conservation
Services/Products Categories
Bee Removal and Relocation Hive Management Services Personalized Apiary Assessment and Action Plans Data Management Pest and Disease Management Habitat Restoration Pollinator Conservation
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Landscape
- Structural
- Golf course
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Using a variety of methods to approach pest control and pest management instead of relying on soley chemical control methods. Includes cultural, biological, mechanical control methods and focuses on education and informed decision making by each client and each indivual participating in the integrated pest management action plans.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
We moniter pest levels and action thresholds. We do not use toxic chemical pesticides. We only use non toxic, bee and pollinator friendly pest control methods and mechanical management strategies.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Trapping of nuisance hives or hive pests in managed colonies. Physical removal of hives and hive pests, cultural practices such as best management practices, mechanical control, ecological controls, public education and outreach programs. Promote and design habitat restoration and pollinator conservation programs in the backyard, county, state, and national levels. Proper bee yard sanitation practices.
Biological Controls Used?
Yes, nematodes for small hive beetle control.
Borates Used?
Yes, borax for small hive beetle control.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
No.
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
No toxic chemical pesticides.
Soapy water is kept on hand during bee removals in the event of a safety issue that requires immediate attention to myself, my clients, or unknown person or animal somewhere outside of visiual range of the bee removal.
Borax and diatomaceous earth.
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
Borax or diatomaceous earth ground dusting for small hive beetles, as requested by individual clients.
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
Cultural, mechanical, and biological control methods of pest management.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
Not applicable.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
By monitering pest levels and action thresholds.
References
I was the previous Apiary Inspector for District 9 with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. I speak and teach at the University of Florida Honey Bee Laboratory's Bee College events and at clubs and local associations.