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They filled with blossoms as usual this spring, so Shafer rented about 100 beehives and the bees went to work pollinating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The first day of the trip featured a more informal welcome, with the Trumps treating Charles and Camilla to tea and cakes in the White House before showing them beehives on the famed lawn.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

But when she arrives at Iona’s apartment, Andie is shocked to see that a coiffed perm, light makeup, a sensible suit and a string of pearls have replaced her friend’s beehives and gelled spikes.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Trails lead past old-fashioned greenhouses, beehives, and eucalyptus, palm and cork trees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

It has been known to infest beehives, with disastrous effects on the honey.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling