Clark County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1046 - Pollinators | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1046.11) | 20 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to processing or marketing of honey |
| 1046.3) | 0 |
Number of people who used Extension resources in making decisions or employing best practices related to pollinators, and /or their habitats |
| 1046.2) | 150 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in honey production, marketing and proper maintenance |
| 1046.1) | 150 |
Number of people gaining knowledge on establishing and maintaining pollinator habitats |
Success Stories
Partnerships Improve Pest Control for Powell/Clark Beekeepers
Author: Carrie Spry
Major Program: Pollinators
The Varroa mite has spread to and become a major pest of honey bees since their introduction in the mid-1980s. They were first reported in the Bluegrass Region of the Commonwealth in 1991 and now occur throughout the state. The United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service estimates losses due to mite infestation exceed $1 billion a year. Research recommends an integrated pest management approach control that relies on various tools. Vaporized sprays of oxal
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