Scientists discover virus that could explain drop in bee population »

Posted By rumple4skin 4 months, 1 week ago in News

August 25, 2009 - A mysterious disease that has reduced honeybee populations in Europe and the United States could be caused in part by a virus, according to research.

The research was published as the British Beekeepers Association released figures showing that nearly a fifth of Britain’s honeybee colonies died last winter. While the average loss of 19.2 per cent of colonies was better than the previous winter, when 30.5 per cent were lost, it remains worrying.

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Journalists/reporters must have the right to keep their news sources confidential.

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