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Urban environments boost pathogen pressure on honey bees

Source
Science Daily

Publication Date
2015-11-05

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that urban environments increase pathogen abundance in honey bees (Apis mellifera) and reduce honey bee survival. The finding raises significant questions as urban areas continue to grow at the expense of rural environments, and urban beekeeping becomes more popular.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151104151019.htm