Honey Bee Diseases and Pathogens

Honey bees like all  organisms have been  challenged by diseaes and pathogens over the years.  This lens is a work in progress involving sites that discuss this important aspect of  managing  honey bees in the modern environment.

One of the newest challenges is a phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder or CCD.  Its appearance has caused beekeepers and others to become more attuned to aspects of colony healthy, particulary nutrition and exposure to pesticides. 

As always, for fuller information consult the APIS Information Resource Center.