They generate a lot of buzz (5)

I believe the answer is:

hives

(Other definitions for hives that I've seen before include "Itching" , "Bee colonies - nettle rash" , "Apiarists' essentials?" , "Workers' homes" , "Nettle-rash" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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