Researchers have identified a virus originating from Australia that may be contributing to Colony Collapse disorder. The pathogen in question is Israel acute paralysis virus (IAPV). It has been found in almost all collapsed colonies, but in almost none of the healthy ones. The pathogen has been found in Australia and many US beekeepers imported colonies from Australia in 2005. While the study is only an initial assessment, the researchers have shown a high mortality rate in bees infected when subject to stress. In the US, bees are often put …

During our last event, Timothy spoke to all the contributing factors being investigated as a cause of CCD (colony collapse disorder), the disorder that has resulted in a 30-70% decline in bee population over the past few years.
In the May issue of Science, compares historical data with current research to provide some answers.
Pesticides
One of the most common theories is that pesticides are killing off the hives. Pesticides first arrived on the scene post WW II, but similar colony collapses have been reported back as far as 1897.
Investigation of pesticides …

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