For all the crap published on CCD, that was a well researched and written article. 

What I found intruiging is if there truly is a new virus which came over with the Aussie packages, its 
ironic that D. Hackenburg replenished his hives with Aussie packages this spring. 

I guess we'll have to wait until more published reports come forth to be more certian. 

What would be interesting to know is if use of Aussie packages or interaction with other Aussie 
package bees in almonds etc is a common thread amongst the most affected commercial beeks who 
had CCD losses. 

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