>> I do not understand the rationale for the study; i.e. why didn't
>>> the researchers first attempt to determine if the prevalence of
>>> nosema infection correlates well with heavy vs low insecticide
>>> and fungicide usage areas?

I don't understand this question.  The investigation posed is an
interesting one as well, but would not investigate the same questions.

The two investigations are very different but are loosely related.

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