They took swab samples of honey, propolis (a resin-like material used to cover the inside of hives), debris, and bee carcasses—anything that could provide the most information on microorganisms.

It is legal to keep honeybee hives in the city, but beekeepers must register their hives and adhere to health codes set by the city’s Department of Health. The D.O.H. can require beekeepers to ...

A recent Bee Downtown honeybee hive colony installation at Microsoft’s Reston, Virginia, campus. (Courtesy Bee Downtown) After decades of decline, the U.S. honeybee population has seen a ...

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