http://home.ezezine.com/1636/1636-2008.01.22.09.45.archive.html

Kim Flottum posted a short article on CCD related research  presented at the big beekeeper meeting 
in Sacramento. 

A snippet from his article

"  The conclusion by the investigators was, at least so far, CCD is “likely an interaction of pesticides, 
Nosema, virus, nutrition and mites”. But what role each of these plays is still undecided, or unfound. 
No single factor stands out yet." 

The article implies that the combs even from supers which were on CCD affected hives are 
contaminated and potentially deadly. Wow this brings new concerns to buying used equipment or 
bees on comb. 

Sounds like irradiation of dead outs will be high on the list for some beeks this year. 

p.s. for those who wish to subscribe to Kim's news flashes here is the link to sign up

http://www.BeeCulture.com/content/catch_buzz.cfm

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