Bumblebees lacking high-quality habitat have higher pathogen loads
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Bumblebees found in low-quality landscapes -- characterized by a relative lack of spring flowers and quality nesting habitat -- had higher levels of disease pathogens, as did bumblebees in areas with higher numbers of managed honey bee hives, according to sciBumblebees lacking high-quality habitat have higher pathogen loads
Bumblebees found in low-quality landscapes -- characterized by a relative lack of spring flowers and quality nesting habitat -- had higher levels of disease pathogens, as did bumblebees in areas with higher numbers of managed honey bee hives, according to scientists. Read more

