What Are Bees Nests Made Of?

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In this article, we take a look at what are bees nests made of – or more specifically, what beehives are made of.

A bee nest or beehive is that area where bees live. In this hive, they need to process pollen and nectar into food for themselves and the hives brood nest. 

1. What Are Bees Nests Made Of?

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Beeswax

Beeswax is an amazing mixture of organic compounds which melts at 144 to 147 °F.

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Bee Silk

Every time a bee metamorphosizes in a honeycomb cell, it leaves behind a very small layer of bee silk.

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Propolis is a mixture of plant resins collected from nature and a bit of beeswax, organic matter such as plant fibres, leaves, grass and so on. 

4. Propolis

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Propolis As A Paint

Over time a hive builds up strength and protection of the hive. They will paint the surface of the inside of the hive with propolis.

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Long before beekeepers, bees were pretty good at making their own hives in places they choose. Typically a swarm scouts out a nesting site during a honey flow.

6. How Do Bees Make Beehives In The Wild?

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In this hive, they need to process pollen and nectar into food for themselves and the hives brood nest. They need to store honey, and they need to be able to close holes, expand sections and build infrastructure to allow them to function.

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