[Neidermeyer]

I thought researchers had found the cause of this outbreak of CCD (a parasite) and had a viable remedy. I am phobic about bees but not the honeybee. we depend on them for so much.
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I remember the same thing ,, it was found to be a variant of a known treatable ailament (virus? , parasite? , whatever...) with a simple and cheap cure..

[Dixie Yooper]

I am phobic about bees but not the honeybee.

I was at a friends place who is a bee keeper. While observing one of the hives from about 10 yards, I inadvertently located myself on the path of one of the scout bees. It chased me for at least 3 minutes (seemed like an hour) before I was able to get in my truck and close the door. It was relentless at letting me know I didn't belong there.

[Jimmy Valentine]

A beekeeper I know says the parasite issue can be solved by putting mentholated cough drops in the hive and letting the bees eat the sugar (and menthol) which kills the parasites.

No, I am not making this up.