The inspection process here in Manitoba is much different. The inspector
calls first to inform you when he'll be arriving so you can be present
during the inspection if you wish. I like this approach since it allows me
to get a first hand professional opinion of the health of my colonies.
Following the inspection, the inspector takes away a sample of bees - around
200 or so - from one or more of the representative colonies. In a week or so
a report from the Provincial lab comes back with  statistics on the health
of the sample including mite counts. I've never been charged for this
service although I only have a few colonies.

Doug
Lockport Manitoba



        Sorry to vent here, but the inspectors phone is busy, or he's out of
town...ruining some other's bees. Anyone else have inspector stories that
might make me feel better?

Mike



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