What is the cause of bee colony collapse?

There have been many theories about the cause of CCD, but the researchers who are leading the effort to find out why are now focused on these factors: Increased losses due to the invasive varroa mite (a pest of honey bees). New or emerging diseases such as Israeli Acute Paralysis virus and the gut parasite Nosema .

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How do you treat colony collapse disorder?

Some of these methods include: replacing old comb with new comb every couple of years to prevent the build up of chemicals in old wax ; avoid stressing your bees by providing good ventilation and food when its scares; monitor Varroa mite (Not in Australia) in your colony and provide treatment if levels get out of …

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How are cell phones hurting bees?

A Swiss scientist named Daniel Favre conducted the study, and concluded cell phone signals can cause bees to make extra noise , which is a signal to leave the hive. When cell phones are placed near a hive, it acts as a barrier, keeping bees from returning. When worker bees abandon the hive, the hive as a whole suffers.12 May 2011

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