I am trying to confirm the year in which varroa mites were first
documented as they appeared in the various states of the U.S. For most of
the states there seems to be no question about the year in which they
appeared.  However, for some states I would appreciate receiving more
reliable input about year of infestation.
 
1)  For Kansas, Minnesota, and Oklahoma, I have conflicting reports.  Can
any of you provide me with accurate dates (year) in which these mites were
first documented in these three states?
 
2)  For Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, New Mexico, Tennessee, Vermont,
and Wyoming, the only information I have is that these states were clean
until 1993.  Can anyone provide more accurate information than that for
these states?
 
3)  For Michigan, I have the single date (1987) when varroa mites were
first reported there.  Is that correct?
 
   I will deeply appreciate any help that can be provided.
 
                                                        Adrian
 
 
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