Out-of-state researchers visit California to test bee health Ever since the devastation of honey bee colonies by Colony Collapse Disorder made its way onto television news programs and newspaper headlines nationwide, these hard-working pollinators have been in the spotlight. While people learn more about the mysterious phenomenon that causes bees to leave the colony and not return, top bee researchers from around the country are feeling the pressure to find answers to a variety of pests and diseases that impact bees and that may be causing this disorder. Researchers from the University of Minnesota visited several Northern California bee breeders in late February to gather data and test hive health. Story continues at http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1000&ck=A9B7BA70783B617E9998DC4DD82EB3C5 *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L