Bienen können Viren in Nahrungsquellen erkennen, sie aber nicht unbedingt meiden

Fascinating counterintuitive result. The bees can chemically detect the viruses but still prefer the contaminated sources in many trials. Does this suggest the viruses might be manipulating the bees’ sensory preferences, or is it just a byproduct of how their chemoreceptors work?”
As a beekeeper, this hits close to home. We’ve known viruses like DWV spread through shared resources, but seeing foragers actively visiting contaminated feeders more is worrying. Anyone know if this preference changes with colony health or seasons