[SueRae]

I thought researchers had found the cause of this outbreak of CCD (a parasite) and had a viable remedy. I am phobic about bees but not the honeybee. we depend on them for so much.

[Neidermeyer]

I thought researchers had found the cause of this outbreak of CCD (a parasite) and had a viable remedy. I am phobic about bees but not the honeybee. we depend on them for so much.
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I remember the same thing ,, it was found to be a variant of a known treatable ailament (virus? , parasite? , whatever...) with a simple and cheap cure..

[HiramQuick]

There is some speculation as to parasites, but that has not been proven. There are indications of a higher level of varroa mites, a blood sucking parasite, but it is not consistent across the board.

Could be some pathogenic strain, or it could be one of those cyclical things that we do not understand. Ohio State is doing extensive research on the issue. It is and could be a serious problem if we don't see populations increase.

Anecdotally I saw an increase in my gardens this past summer, but then I have an unusual amount of plants that draw bees. I’m on the “12 step program” .... My name is ____ and I am a (sigh) plantaholic.