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Bees in the far north of Kenya did not have Varroa , viruses or Nosema. We found that levels of Varroa were positively correlated with elevation, suggesting that environmental factors may play a role in honey bee host-parasite interactions.

Only a small number of pesticides at low concentrations were found. Based on our findings these factors do not yet appear to be impacting Kenyan bee populations. Thus chemical control for Varroa and Nosema are not necessary for Kenyan bees at this time. This study provides baseline data for future analyses of the possible mechanisms underlying resistance to and the long-term impacts of these factors on African bee populations.

As an extension of this study, in collaboration with South Eastern Kenya University, we have initiated a series of projects that monitor bee health over time and look at management practices as well as other potential stressors. A primary goal of this work is to connect scientific research and development to beekeepers, farmers and government and NGOs to improve agricultural productivity. Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture and Pollinators - Pollinators are essential for global nutrition and sustainable food security.

Over the past century much development has focused on increasing mere caloric intake of staple crops with micronutrients as a supplement. Because most of our major global food crops benefit from pollinators any nutrition-sensitive agriculture will require figuring pollinators into the equation.

Many pollinator dependent fruits, vegetables, and nuts, provide vitamins, minerals, fats and other micronutrients, and thus pollinators form a crucial line of defense against micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries and in diverse health diets once undernutrition declines.

Furthermore, the productivity of many high value crops grown in the developing world, such as cacao, coffee, and cashews, is strongly tied to pollination services. Indeed, the amount of animal pollinated crops grown globally has increased significantly in the last fifty years, making both developed- and developing world countries increasingly dependent on pollinator populations for food security and production of economically important crops.

Host Plant Choice and Pollinator Landscapes- Poor nutrition is implicated as one factor contributing to pollinator declines across the global.