> > >I may have read the posts incorrectly since you
> came to a different
> > conclusion, but it looked like Jim was referring to
> the speculation as to
> > "weakened immune system".


IMO, it is imposible to move forward in finding soultions to any problem, without engaging in a little of what seems to be a bad word around here,,,, "speculation". 

If it helps where the speculation comes from, here’s some speculation from experts:

Or when experts speculate, is it called a ‘hypothesis’  ;)

"...Stress could compromise the
immune system of bees making colonies more susceptible to disease...."

COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER WORKING GROUP
PATHOGEN SUB-GROUP PROGRESS REPORT
http://maarec.cas.psu.edu/ccdppt/pathogensub-groupprojectmay142007.pdf
Pettis, J, D. vanEngelsdorp, and D. Cox-Foster


Best Wishes,
Joe 
feralbeeproject.com


      

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