Bees, like many animals, can be affected by substances in their environment—sometimes even fermented nectar or overripe fruit. When bees consume fermented sugar sources, they can become disoriented and behave unusually, similar to being intoxicated. In a hive, this kind of behavior is not just odd—it can be dangerous. A bee that returns to the hive in a drunken state may have trouble flying properly, navigating the entrance, or communicating effectively with others. Worse, it may spread conta...