County apiary inspector briefs commissioners: about 50 apiaries, registration required, foulbrood testing protocol

Mar 4, 2025

Kevin Turvey, the county apiary inspector, told commissioners on March 4 that Lawrence County has about 50 registered apiaries, inspections occur year-round, registration is required and suspected foulbrood is sampled and sent to a lab; confirmed cases may require hive destruction.

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Kevin Turvey, the Lawrence County apiary inspector, told commissioners on March 4, 2025 that the county inspects roughly 50 apiaries and works to keep hives free of pests and disease.

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