What notice must a certified applicator provide before spraying flowering crops, and to whom?

• A. No notice required
• B. 24 hours to apiaries on premise
• C. At least 48 hour notice to an apiculturist or beekeeper on premise
• D. 72 hours notice to beekeeper on premise

Answer: (C)

Protecting pollinators is the key idea here. When spraying flowering crops, a certified applicator must give advance notice to the person responsible for bees on the site so they can take steps to protect the colonies. The required lead time is at least 48 hours, and the notice must go to the apiculturist or beekeeper who is on the premises. This allows beekeepers to move hives, adjust location, or implement any necessary precautions to minimize exposure to pesticides.

This timing and recipient help ensure that pollinators aren’t unintentionally harmed by spraying, and it aligns with how critical collaborations between growers and beekeepers operate during flowering periods.