noun
- a bacterial disease of honeybee larvae that causes the brood to decay and produce a foul odor
Usage: beekeeping term; uncountable noun
Examples
- The beekeeper discovered foulbrood in the hive and had to destroy the infected frames.
- Foulbrood is one of the most serious diseases affecting honeybee colonies.
- Early detection of foulbrood can help prevent its spread to neighboring hives.
- The veterinarian confirmed the presence of foulbrood through laboratory testing.
- Beekeepers must follow strict sanitation protocols to prevent foulbrood outbreaks.