hives

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Nine hives survived and will need rehabilitation for the remainder of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Funkhouser, a veteran commercial beekeeper, should have around 1,200 hives under his care.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

"Both my mum and my grandma, they've both got suits and they like to come and help me out on occasion, when I'm checking on the hives."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

As commercial hives across the United States struggle to survive attacks from deadly parasites, a distinct hybrid bee found in this region is showing a surprising ability to endure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Petey watched the horse cropping the grass by one of the hives.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby