I am a sideliner in Northeast Kansas, and run about 100 colonies. This is my
6th season upcoming. Last spring I ordered Checkmite strips for varroa
control from Mann Lake, as I did the year before.

Yesterday a representative from the Kansas State Department of Ag. (didn't
state which branch) called and questioned my wife about installation,
disposal and use, and  whether Mann Lake had sent the proper labeling for of
the Checkmite strips. He told her that Mann Lake was required by law to
report this to the State of Kansas, and that was how they knew we used them.
My wife doesn't work in the yards with me, so she told him he would need to
talk to me.

As the conversation progressed, he began questioning where our yards were,
and indicated he would like to inspect them, and that he also wants an
interview with me.  He said we were the only ones he had contacted that use
them in the sate (which I find hard to believe.)

I am going to contact the State Inspector before I call him back, but I was
wondering if anyone else had an experience like this, and am trying to
anticipate where this could lead. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

John Keim
Fairview, KS