Although other researchers also see a link with the abundant use of various pesticides, for instance in the flowering industry, and Dutch green parties now call for a ban on the use of imidacloprid, Blacquiere suspects the effect of a specific mite, varroa destructor, is the most devastating on European bee colonies. (bitsofscience.org)
The way you can counteract this is by limiting your exposure to various pesticides by buying organic foods of those vegetables and fruits that are more likely to soak up the pesticides and the bad bacteria. (fitnessandpower.com)