Pollutants suspect in bee malady

Researchers are closer to to knowing the causes of bee colony collapse, the mysterious malady threatening honey supplies and orchard and crop pollination. A Washington State University research team has found two probable suspects, KUOW reporter Tom Banse found - a new fungal infection and high levels of herbicide, fungicide and insecticide residues in honeycombs.

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