Welcome to the St. Lucian Association Of Beekeepers
Two thirds of all crop produced in St. Lucia is dependent on the existence of bees. Now more than ever it is imperative that we responsibly manage the colonies to help them mitigate against climate change, pesticides, diseases and pests. Our very existence depends on the survival of our "little girls".
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Protection of the Honey Bees
The protection of honey bees should be part of any conservation programme and should be considered during any environmental impact assessment. Bees, as well as helping to ensure good crop pollination can provide honey as a sweetener, and beeswax for candles. Royal Jelly is frequently used in alternative medicines. For more information on Honey Bees contact us.
Many pesticides are harmful to bees and should be avoided. The following pesticides are considered to be a minimal risk to bees, but always check the label:
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aldicarb (granules)
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carbofuran (granules)
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carbosulfan (granules)
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diflubenzuron
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disulfotan (granules)
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pirimicarb
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endosulfan (granules)
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ethiofencarb (granules)
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mephosfolan (soil drench)
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phorate (granules)
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phosalone
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