Langstroth's Hive

Honeycomb in Honey Bee Hives and Nests

Article by Ben Gibson

Honey bee nests are made from honeycomb, which is made up of a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by the bees from wax. Each of these cells are used to contain honey and pollen stores and all stages of the young or brood from egg to pupa.

Wax is produced as needed by worker bees to form and repair comb and individual cells. The wax is secreted by these… Continue reading →