foulbrood
/ˈfaʊlbruːd/
noun
- A serious bacterial disease that affects the larvae of honeybees, causing them to die and decay.
- The beekeeper checked the hive for signs of foulbrood after noticing a bad smell.
- Foulbrood can spread quickly through an apiary if not treated early.
- Many countries require beekeepers to report cases of foulbrood to agricultural authorities.