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County apiary inspector briefs commissioners: about 50 apiaries, registration required, foulbrood testing protocol
Summary
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.
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.
Turvey summarized the county’s inspection work and urged registration and cooperation. "I'm the county API inspector. I check the bee colonies around the county to make sure there's no disease or pests in the…
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