Do bumblebees suffer from Colony Collapse Disorder too?
No, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is the name given to the mysterious disappearance of many honeybee colonies. Although the exact causes are unclear, it appears that a combination of parasites and pesticides may be to blame. As the entire honeybee colony survives the winter, honeybees are particularly sensitive to these. In the case of bumblebees, only the queen hibernates and survives the winter. Bumblebees are therefore not affected by CCD.
