Groups Seek Regulation Of Bumblebee Importation

Bumblebee Importation Article:
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/SR/20100117/LIFESTYLE05/100119484/-1/LIVING03?Title=-Groups-seek-regulation-of-bumblebee-importation

There seems to be no proof that the diseased imported bees are killing off the bumblebees. Are there test being done to verify that bees this? I suppose it’s not only disease that threatens domesticated bumblebees, but crop dusting or insect repellents, lose of habitats or maybe a combination of things. Providing more habitats for the bumblebees might help solve the problem with crop pollinating rather than importing them. If it were disease affective them then importing more would only add to the problem. I suspect, however, it’s lose of habitat and insect repellents damaging the bumblebee population. Perhaps breeding needs to be considered before importation. This could help contain disease the scientists believe is the problem.

Related Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumblebee#Agricultural_use