Secrets to Decline in Honey Bee Health

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Researchers are unlocking more of the secrets to the decline in honey bee health. Sabrina Hill has the story.
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USDA Agricultural Research Service researcher, Jeff Pettis, says a gut parasite impacts honeybee health, especially when bees are in a weakened or more vulnerable state of health.

Pettis points out an extensive study released earlier this year found there are a number of causes for the decline in honeybee health.