Bees one of many pollinators infected by virus implicated in colony collapse disorder
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 00:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have found that native pollinators, like wild bees and wasps, are infected by the same viral diseases as honey bees and that these viruses are transmitted via pollen. This study provides new insights into viral infections in native pollinators, suggesting that viral diseases may be key factors impacting pollinator populations.
