Research Update:

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Over the past week, I have collected data about the loss of honey bees around the US. I have found so far that Varroa mites and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) are the main reasons that cause honey bee colony loss. Next week, I will continue reading through my sources and create a spreadsheet containing the amount of honey bee losses and pesticide use. I will also do more research on Varroa mites, and add them in some way to the spreadsheet, since they have a significant impact on honey bees.  

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