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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryAutoclave Service



Autoclave Service

Author: Tamara Potter

Planning Unit: Entomology

Major Program: Beekeeping

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Describe the Issue or Situation.

Beekeepers have difficulty being able to manage diseases, and the KSU autoclave makes it possible to sterilize beekeeping equipment.  For over two years, the KSU autoclave has not been used, but beginning Nov. 2024, the autoclave is now operable.   

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).  The autoclave has been able to sterilize equipment for three beekeepers (two commercial, one researcher).  This activity is a "fall" activity because that is when beekeepers have consolidated their losses, and there is empty equipment.  Also, it is too cold to get into beehives. 


Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.  Approximately 1000 beekeepers


Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.   

The three beekeepers who have had their equipment sterilized by the KSU autoclave estimate that over $10,000 of equipment has been sterilized and be used again next year, free of bacteria and/or spores.  






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