Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6300953 Biological Conservation 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We determine the permeability of cropping systems to commercial bumble bees. ► We quantify the prevalence of pathogens in bumble bees adjacent to greenhouses. ► Up to 97% of pollen returning to commercial bumble bee hives was non-crop pollen. ► The prevalence of two gut parasites was greatest within 2 km of greenhouses. ► Pathogen spillover in this system compels national and international regulation.
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Pathogen prevalence in commercially reared bumble bees and evidence of spillover in conspecific populations
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