The following diseases, disorders, and conditions are of special concern to beekeeping in North Carolina. These are prescribed for special regulatory action as referenced in the rules in this Section:
- (1) American foulbrood disease, Paenibacillus larvae;
- (2) Chalkbrood disease, Ascosphaera apis;
- (3) Any bee disease or disorder which, in the opinion of and so declared by the Commissioner, constitutes a threat to the bee and honey industry in North Carolina;
- (4) Any bee of the genus Apis other than Apis mellifera;
- (5) Any bees, beekeeping equipment or products that have been moved or used in violation of North Carolina bee and honey statutes and rules;
- (6) Genetic material of exotic strains of bees;
- (7) Honeybee tracheal mite, Acarapis woodi, Rennie;
- (8) Africanized bee – Hybrids of Apis mellifera scutellata;
- (9) Varroa mite – Varroa destructor; and
- (10) Small Hive Beetle – Aethina tumida.
History Note: Authority G.S. 106-640;
Eff. January 1, 2011;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 24, 2019.