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Eradication of Swarms and Colonies for Pest Control Operators

Michael K. O'Malley, Jamie D. Ellis, and P. G. Koehler


Release Date: 7/5/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in778-2008

Agriculture

Abstract

ENY-145 outlines for pest control operators the standard operating procedures for removing swarms and colonies. Includes additional resources and contacts.

About this Publication

This document is ENY-145, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 2008. Revised April 2016, March 2019, and October 2020. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Michael K. O'Malley, former Extension assistant; Jamie D. Ellis, professor; and P. G. Koehler, professor; Entomology and Nematology Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

O’Malley, M. K., Ellis, J. D., & Koehler, P. G. (2009). Removal of Swarms and Colonies for Pest Control Operators. EDIS, 2009(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in778-2008

Authors

P. Koehler
P. Koehler

professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology

Michael O'Malley
Michael O'Malley

former Extension assistant, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology, Gainesville, FL

Jamie Ellis
Jamie Ellis

former Gahan endowed professor, apiculture, Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology

Contacts

Amy Vu
Amy Vu
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized program Extension agent II, apiculture, Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab, Department of Entomology and Nematology

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