Colony Collapse Disorder

Colony collapse disorder (CCD), throughout the history of apiculture this has happened naturally but these days there is a growing concern that our presence has added to the equation of what causes this massive disappearances. Though data is not available on the exact cause of the said condition, it is evident and clear as day that the human footprint has a role in the problem.

The research has found though that viruses and other pathogens contribute greatly as the CCD colonies have been found to have a higher concentrations in their colonies compared to the non-CCD ones. Pesticides, and parasites have also been found to have a higher presence in CCD colonies.

Colony collapse disorder is something we should be keeping an eye on due to its significance to our agricultural crops worldwide which are pollinated by bees.