In this study, colony exposure to pesticide residues has been thorough fully investigated. The statistical analysis did not reveal a significant relationship between the presence of pesticide residues and the abundance of brood and adults, and no statistical relationship was found between colony mortality and pesticide residues. The role of infectious agents and parasites in the health of honey bee colonies in France Marie-Pierre Chauzat, et al Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World 49(1): 31-39 (2010) © IBRA 2010 *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L