Hello all

I don't normally post here but I wonder if the problems are associated 
with Imidacloprid poisoning.  In France it has affected the bees' 
nervous system and rendered them incapable of navigating their way home 
after foraging missions.  In such circumstances one might expect the 
colonies to dwindle with no sign of dead bees. It would also explain the 
pollen deficiencies.  The varroa may have been affected by the same 
insecticide.
Just a thought - I'm no expert.

Steve Rose, England

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