The St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District uses an integrated mosquito management approach that targets mosquitos and prevents exposure to non-target organisms. Through industry recognized best management practices and thorough surveillance on native mosquito populations, SLCMCD works to protect both public health and the environment. Bees and other pollinators are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day and return to their hives before sunset. Through mosquito population surveillance and abundance studies, we know that mosquitos are most active during dawn and dusk hours. For this reason, adult mosquito treatments via ULV fog trucks are applied after sunset and before sunrise.

Numerous in-depth studies on nighttime Ultra Low Volume mosquito control applications have shown no evidence of risk to pollinator health. A combination of timing, droplet size, and the choice of products used, contributes to the success of this mosquito specific approach. Because the products used break down quickly and are applied at an ultra-low volume, they do not remain in the atmosphere or adhere to surfaces.

If you would like to notify SLCMCD that you have bees, please reach out to us at 772-462-1692. Staff will work with you to verify the location, discuss beehive placement, work with you to safeguard your hives, and will provide any other information you may need about the program. Please keep in mind that all beekeepers in Florida are required by law to register their hives with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Helpful Links

AMCA  Pollinator Protections

Mosquito Control and Beekeepers Information from the University of Florida