Global Wing Virus Threatening , Honeybee Populations, Around the World.<br />'Newsweek' reports that the global <br />bee population could be threatened by <br />a newly discovered and deadly virus. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that the global <br />bee population could be threatened by <br />a newly discovered and deadly virus. .<br />Professor Dr. Robert Paxton from Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg (MLU) warns that the Deformed Wing Virus could eradicate honeybee populations around the world.<br />The Deformed Wing Virus is arguably <br />the biggest threat to honey bees right now. <br />Our lab research has shown that the new, <br />highly contagious variant <br />is killing bees faster, Professor Dr. Robert Paxton, Martin Luther University <br />Halle Wittenberg (MLU), via 'Newsweek'.<br />The virus causes serious <br />damage to the insects' wings <br />before eventually killing them.<br />It has been detected and studied by an international group of researchers for the past 20 years. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that the virus is spread by varroa mites, widely considered to be one of the largest threats to honeybee populations.<br />Our analysis confirms that the new variant <br />is already the dominating force in Europe. <br />We fear that it's just a matter of time before <br />it will have forced its way all over the world, Professor Dr. Robert Paxton, Martin Luther University <br />Halle Wittenberg (MLU), via 'Newsweek'.<br />According to Paxton, the latest variant <br />of the virus has now been found on <br />all continents except Australia. .<br />Paxton reportedly emphasized that, , "Bees are the most important creature for mankind and the environment.".<br />'Newsweek' reports that there are now only eight, surviving species of honeybees worldwide, with a total of 43 subspecies
