Bob writes:
> That said *if* the neonicotinoids have no role in bee problems then what IS killing the bees?

"The fact is that the parasitic mite Varroa is a major pest killing honey bee colonies, and 
our controls for it are failing. Why do we need to divert our attention from this danger? 
The reduced resistance of the honeybee caused by Varroa infection makes them more 
susceptible to other problems such as viruses, bacterial diseases, and possibly crop 
protection chemicals."

Posted twice already, but third time is the charm?

plb

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