Sources:
  • beeinformed.org/2013/12/04/bqcv-black-queen-cell-virus/
  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_queen_cell_virus
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  • planthealthaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Black-queen-cell-virus-FS.pdf
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  1. Rob Snyder, Beeinformed Partnership

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