Colony Collapse Disorder: A Complex Buzz
USDA. Agricultural Research Service. Agricultural Research Magazine.
This 5/08 article summarizes research and opinion of Agricultural Research Service bee scientists on colony collapse disorder. Work is complicated by few samples of bees before the disorder, and by the likelihood of multiple causative factors.
Colony Collapse Disorder Action Plan
USDA and partners. CCD Steering Committee.
Discusses current and future plans for survey and data collection; analysis of samples; hypothesis-driven research; and mitigation and preventative action. Establishes research goals and priorities. Identifies new or re-emerging pathogens, pests, environmental and nutritional stresses, and pesticides as possible causative factors.
USDA National Agricultural Library
Comprehensive listing of CCD references and educational materials
Colony Collapse Disorder
Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium.
Lists and links to current information sources on colony collapse disorder.
