Cities Abuzz With Urban Beekeeping
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Alex Brown is a professional photographer based in Brooklyn, N.Y. His recent work has focused on the changing face of artisanal manufacturing and sustainable agriculture. This photo shows a bee covered in powdered sugar. Powdered sugar is sometimes used as a natural treatment for Varroa mites, a parasite that can affect bees.