> Hello All,
> The problem with the current CCD research is getting to the problem.

>
> The normal losses of these beekeepers from the usual causes:
> Up to 35% for many migratory beekeepers and 50% does not cause alarm in
> those which only winter their best stock but then that was before the gold
> rush to California almonds.

I agree.

The March issue of Bee Culture shows colony loss at or below average (aprox 
20%) and less than last years losses.
I am not saying that CCD is not a serious problem, for those encountering 
the problem it may be devastating.  But I wonder if it could be more media 
hype than is justified, as with many issues in our current society.

Marc Studebaker

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