Inference: The management of both commercial and wild bee populations requires a balanced approach that considers not only habitat enhancement but also the potential for disease transmission among these populations.
Supporting Textual Evidence: The article emphasizes that "if humans manage bees and be friendly, flowers are acting as hotspots for pathogens," which indicates that while planting more flowers may seem beneficial, it can inadvertently contribute to increased disease transmission among bee populations. Scott McCart notes that disease transmission isn't one-sided, stating, "it's likely the transmission is going both ways," highlighting the complexity of interactions between managed and wild bees. Furthermore, Celia Cola points out that planting flowers could actually "be increasing disease levels," suggesting that we need to rethink our strategies. Finally, Algar She notes, "we know that habitat loss is already a big problem for bees," indicating the necessity for a nuanced approach that balances habitat improvement with disease mitigation strategies by exploring "increasing plant diversity" as a potential solution.