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April 25, 2007

Two Viewpoints on CDC and Disappearing Bee Syndrome

Beekeepers and the entomological community are concerned by the recent large-scale die out of honey bees. The phenomenon has been reported in 27 states, Europe, Central and South America. The suspected causes for Colony Collapse Disorder range from cellular phone towers to genetic modified organisms to pesticides.

The New York Times reports on the work of Pennsylvania State entomologist Diana Cox-Foster, one of many scientists studying the sudden decline in adult bees in the U.S. While the Independent (London) presents another investigation into the cause

Posted by hinsdalereference at April 25, 2007 5:19 PM