I discovered that the National Academy of Sciences Report titled
Status of Pollinators in North America (2006)
is now available online
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309102898
Notes of interest to current discussions
page 77 talks about concern of imported bumble bees and cross transfer of pathogens to other bee
species.
page 180 talks about reccomendation to improve honeybee health. including 3rd party certification
of queen producers. ties in with discussion on tracheal mite resistance and how do you know if your
breeder selects. this sounds like an excellent idea.
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