Colony Collapse Disorder Continues
Posted on May 3, 2008 Comments (0)
1.1 Million Bee Colonies Dead This Year
The survey found that about 35% of all the colonies in the U.S. died last winter. Of those that died, 71% died of natural causes, 29% from symptoms that are suspect colony collapse disorder. Doing the math that comes to at least 10% of all the bees in the U.S. last year died of Colony Collapse Disorder.
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Considering all these factors, undue concern over IAPV detection is not warranted. While IAPV’s role in colony losses remains a priority in ongoing research, we do know that high levels of other common bee viruses, such as KBV, DWV, and ABPV, have also been linked with certain incidences of high colony mortality or decline in worker numbers. We also know that nearly all bee colonies are infected with at least one type of virus and that all these viruses are potentially pathogenic.
The research continues. As I have said before this is a great example of scientists in action trying to figure out what is happening.
Related: The Study of Bee Colony Collapses Continues – Bye Bye Bees – Scientists Search for Clues To Bee Mystery
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