http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/artful-amoeba/2014/01/31/suspicious-virus-makes-rare-cross-kingdom-leap-from-plants-to-honeybees/
Beekeepers - it is ever more apparent and IMPERATIVE that you help the bees keep "environmental buildup" out of the hive. If you don't already - have AN EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM in place. Wax is absorptive. CYCLE OUT OLD FRAMES (the wax) in an annual rotation. 1/4 to 1/3 of the wax - every year! Move "less used" honey storage frames in from the sides...to replace brood frames.
This brings a whole new meaning and purpose to SPRING CLEANING....the perfect time when clusters are small - to do some rearranging.
Remember what the bee inspector says, "THE HEALTHIEST HIVES I SEE ARE NEW PACKAGES ON NEW EQUIPMENT."
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