The role of deformed wing virus in the initial collapse of varroa infested honey bee colonies in the UK
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The role of deformed wing virus in the initial collapse of varroa infested honey bee colonies in the UK Stephen J Martin , Brenda V Ball and Norman L Carreck School of Environment and Life Sciences, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT, UK. AgroEcology Department, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2JQ, UK. Present address: 104, Lower Luton Road, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8HH, UK. Present address: Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9QG, UK. Present address: International Bee Research Association, 6, Centre Court, Main Avenue, Treforest, CF37 5YR, UK.
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