>although we believe that viruses and N. ceranae synergistically played the
most important role.

>
> > The overall procedure of transportation from the one foraging area to
> another, along with the corresponding environmental changes encountered by
> the bees, are undoubtedly stress factors for bees. The constant relocation
> typified by migratory beekeeping is stressful for the bees, probably
> depresses the immune system
>

I am astounded that the above sentences made it into a scientific journal!
"We believe," "undoubtedly," and "probably" are not terms generally used by
scientists.

Randy Oliver
I believe that I will probably step on toes with the above statements, and
that some will undoubtedly jump on the neonic residues.

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