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 *************************************************************** * Adrian Wenner E-Mail [log in to unmask] * * Department of Biology Office Phone (805) 893-2838 * * University of California Lab Phone (805) 893-2838 * * Santa Barbara, CA 93106 FAX (805) 893-4724 * ***************************************************************