honey bees

Managed honeybees linked to new diseases in wild bees

Diseases that are common in managed honeybee colonies are now widespread in the UK’s wild bumblebees, according to a new study co-authored by a scientist from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus.

The study suggests that some diseases may enter into wild bumblebee populations from managed honeybees, and provides vital information for beekeepers across the world to ensure honeybee...