(1) Bees fall within the definition of “”pest”” in Florida Statutes § 482.021(21), and also the definition of “”agriculture”” in Florida Statutes § 570.02(1) The removal and relocation of bees by a beekeeper registered pursuant to Florida Statutes § 586.045, from a structure, lawn, or ornamental for the production of honey and related products or the pollination of plants or crops shall not be considered pest control.
    (2) The use of foam or soapy water, pheromone lures, attractants, repellants, and glue boards to control bees by a registered beekeeper when he or she is removing and relocating bees from a structure, lawn, or ornamental for the production of honey and related products or the pollination of crops shall not be considered pest control.
    (3) It shall be considered pest control if bees are removed from a structure, lawn, or ornamental for the purpose of eliminating bees as a pest or if the removal is conducted by a person not a beekeeper registered pursuant to Florida Statutes § 586.045
    (4) The use of any “”pesticide or economic poison”” as defined in Florida Statutes § 482.021(23), other than those described above in subsection (2), to control or eliminate bees in, on or under a structure, lawn, or ornamental shall be considered pest control.
Rulemaking Authority 482.051, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 570.02(1), 482.021(21), (22), 586.045 FS. History-New 7-2-13.