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Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees

In 2006, beekeepers discovered that tens of thousands of honey bees had gone missing in a phenomenon that became known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Scientists have identified several factors that may have caused the disorder including viruses and Varroa mite infestations. So apiologistsÑbee doctorsÑcreated solutions to protect honey bees from these threats. But the fight to save bees isnÎt over. This up-to-date book looks at what these important animals need to thrive.