>It is harder for me to imagine a better custom made experiment that could
 easily point to whether CCD is a problem with a pathogen as opposed to
 chemical contamination.

The biggest issue I have with CCD is the idea that CCD is caused by a single
source. Most beekeepers have got their own idea of what the single  problem
is but the CCD team has narrowed the field to *four* serious problems
effecting our industry.

A new pathogen might be interesting but we have got plenty of known
pathogens in our bees which kill bees.

Chemical contamination is a fact . Both put in hives by beekeepers and from
the environment.

I have got opinions on the other two issues raised by the CCD team but need
to get busy with bee work as I was at the Missouri State Fair booth
yesterday. Thanks to all which stopped by the booth and even those which
called me at home till after 10PM last night! Hope I helped with your
questions!

bob


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