Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) Implicated In Colony Collapse

[Bill W.]

An interesting development.

Virus Implicated In Colony Collapse Disorder In Bees

ScienceDaily (Sep. 6, 2007) — A team led by scientists from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Pennsylvania State University, the USDA Agricultural Research Service, University of Arizona, and 454 Life Sciences has found a significant connection between the Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) and colony collapse disorder (CCD) in honey bees.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070906140803.htm

[Moonshae]

That was from September 2007. There's a connection, but it hasn't been fingered as a cause, or just a marker.