the independant scientific results plainly show that hfcs is not at fault period.
look, as much as folks want to blame every man made product on the planet and claim that 30 to 35 percent loss in a year is above average are simply making wild claims in the dark about something they have very little knowledge about.those that experience losses in the 60% and above failure rate with their hives have to blame someone or something, as long as it is not themselves or their bee keeping practices.
if hfcs were at fault, then why is ccd being experienced in hives that don't feed it ??
why are the majority of the higher losses being experienced by the migratory hives that are used for rotation pollination???
why are the mite load counts in hives that are showing the signs of pathogen infestation also displaying the single most symptoms of ccd ??
and speaking of pathogens
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2009/090812.htm these "shock" articles are the best example of yellow journalism on the planet, heck they even twisted a young undergrads college study around to claim that cell phones were to blame for ccd (common sense should have prevailed on that one)
the plain truth of the matter is that no one can simply point their finger at a single cause for ccd,and to claim that records dating back to the late 1800's showing that natural losses in and around 30% are not only normal, but to be expected. thru proper management practices and proper diet beekeeping can still be a money making venture.
just because you have done things this way for years does not mean it was right. it just means the final results are catching up with you now.