> http://live.psu.edu/story/35937

Thanks for that link.

Maybe it is not what we hoped for, but I found the article thoughtful and 
pretty accurate.  Knowing many of the names involved, having sat through 
their explanations in meetings, the bar, iHop, or elsewhere, and having 
driven through California at almond time (and lifted a few lids) and met 
with some USDA researchers, beekeepers, brokers and other knowledgeable 
people along the way -- including some who know the true state of 
Hackenberg's outfit before the 'surprise' -- I have to say that the 
article -- for me -- is pretty much right on.

Chemicals are mentioned.  Diseases are mentioned.  Parasites are mentioned. 
Truck driving is mentioned.  None of these are particularly good for bees. 
Now combine them all...

You can check back in BEE-L as long as it has existed and 'mysterious' bee 
disappearances have been a perennial topic.  Sure, something is happening, 
and the experts have been called in.   Something has always been happening, 
and it is not ever just one something.  CCD may or may not be a real 
syndrome, but it is keeping quite a few people, including writers, occupied 
and labs funded.

How can that be a bad thing?

allen
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