Roots for the chef (4)

I believe the answer is:

bees

(Other definitions for bees that I've seen before include "Honey-producing insects" , "Hairy-bodied insects" , "Busy insects" , "Social workers?" , "Honeymakers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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