Mutating Virus in Honeybees is Causing Colonies to Collapse

Summary:

The tobacco ringspot virus is spread through the pollen of plants, but most notable being from the blight, or fungi, found on soy plants. Through different studies by the US Department of Agriculture Laboratories, the virus appeared to be spreading through mites that move from bee to bee. The decrease in the honeybee population caused an almond industry in California to rent a bee hive. The cost for hives was about $239 million to rent. 

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Honeybees are an underrecognized factor to a successful economy. They pollinate the crops that turn into money and food. If the population continues to decrease, a new method for pollinating plants will need to be found. I hope that something is found that will help prevent or stop the spread of the virus and aid in keeping the honeybees healthy. 

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