Florida Bee Protection - ASPCROPollinator Research Action Plan Public Education Plan Increasing and...
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Florida Bee Protection
Jeanette Klopchin, M.S.
Pollinator Protection Specialist
Bureau of Scientific Evaluation and Technical Assistance
Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
Florida’s Managed Pollinator
Protection Plan
A way to mitigate the risk of pesticides to bees and
other managed pollinators, while supporting usage of
pesticides; developed through open communication
and coordination among key stakeholders, including
beekeepers, growers, pesticide applicators, and
landowners.
National Action for Pollinator Protection
Presidential Memorandum – June,
2014
Appointed the Pollinator Health
Task Force chaired by USDA and
EPA
tasked with developing a ‘National
Pollinator Health Strategy’
Pollinator Research Action Plan
Public Education Plan
Increasing and Improving
Pollinator Habitat
National Progress
White House ‘National Strategy to Promote the Health
of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators’– May 19 2015
‘Protecting Pollinators from Exposure to Pesticides’
“Mitigating the effects of pesticides on
bees is a high priority for the federal
government, as both bee pollination
and insect control are essential to the
success of agriculture”
EPA actions
‘Proposal to Mitigate Exposure to Bees from Acutely
Toxic Pesticide Products’ – May 28 2015
restrictions for pesticide applications to ‘blooming crops
where managed bees are present under contract pollination
services’
Managed Pollinator Protection Plans (MP3’s)
address all other scenarios: e.g. foraging bees in/nearby an
application site, non-contract situations, protections afforded to
native bee species, etc.
Managed Pollinator Protection Plan
Development
AAPCO Pollinator Committee
identified organizations by state who would lead the MP3
development process
SFIREG draft guidance document
flexibility for states
scope, species, pesticide use category, type of beekeeping, etc.
Pollinator Protection Specialist position
Apiary Inspection, Ag. Env. Services and Inspection
engage with all stakeholders
close relationship with UF/IFAS Extension
identify needs to be addressed by the MP3
The Citrus Case in Florida
Stimulus
pesticide use in
citrus to control
insects that transmit
citrus greening
disease and its affect
on honey bees and
beekeepers
Response
stakeholder meetings and
Public workshops
development of
recommendations to protect
both citrus and bees
participants – growers,
beekeepers, applicators,
extension, regulators,
registrants, others.
support from FDACS
Commissioner Putnam
Citrus Outcomes
Needs
communication between grove owners and beekeepers
more information
minimize risk of pesticide applications to bees
ability to deal with unwanted or uninvited hives
Actions
www.floridabeeprotection.org
Apiary/Citrus Mapping link
collaborations with IFAS
EDIS doc and In-service
training
pesticide interpretation and
guidance for growers,
applicators
apiary rule change: unwanted
hives
Florida MP3 – Communication
method for growers/applicators to locate and contact
each other
Citrus-Apiary mapping tool
voluntary
apiary locations
CHMA’s
Contact information
alternative bee forage areas and type
Expansion to other crops and use areas
Florida MP3 – Minimize Risk
guidelines - how to minimize the risk of pesticides to bees
Communication points
pest control and application details
hive placement details
formalized agreements
tailored for target audience
growers
by crop or crop type
beekeepers
hobbyist vs. commercial
applicators
agricultural vs. non-ag.
Florida MP3 – Label Guidance
Interpretative guidance for pesticide products that have
labels that include bee statements label interpretations available online for citrus products
labels in development for products used blueberry & cucurbit production
as EPA label language changes, FDACS will provide interpretations as
appropriate
other use categories, perhaps in ornamental or structural applications may
benefit from this type of guidance
www.FloridaBeeProtection.org
information for beekeepers
information for growers
information on crop issues – e.g. citrus greening
label interpretation documents
downloadable outreach information
state bee removal and relocation list
Continuing Progress
outreach within the FDACS
beekeepers and bee organizations
growers and grower organizations
applicator and applicator organizations
multiple-stakeholder meetings
needs assessment surveys – baseline data beekeepers, growers, and applicators
basic demographics and statistics
current knowledge, perceptions, behavior, communications and needs
Continuing Progress MP3 expansion
blueberries, cucurbits
protecting pollinators in ornamental landscapes
IPM support and collaboration
collaborative training and education
supporting pollinator forage & habitat
collaborative projects (ICP and Operation Pollinator)
“Native From Florida” campaign
land registry for lands to host apiaries
measuring success
baseline data collection
monitoring industry health
pesticide residue studies (in pollen)
cooperative research on honey bee health
Thank You! www.FloridaBeeProtection.org
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