>Two studies support the concept of inter-colony transmission of mites and pathogens being linked to colony density.
>High colony density (hives per square kilometer) correlated to increased pathogen load, as Bailey stated for years.
So was this a good use of scarce research funding?
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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