Pesticides aren't the biggest factor in honeybee die-off, EPA and USDA say
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 15:30
in Earth & Climate
The U.S. government's latest report on the mysterious disappearance of honeybees points to a parasitic mite as the biggest factor behind colony collapse disorder — and downplays the role of controversial pesticides that European officials are planning to ban.Thursday's report from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture says there should be further research into ...