The Comb

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In nature the need to create symmetry can be seen almost everywhere. A swarm will gather, cluster, choose a place suitable to surrounding food needs. Building will begin – the bees will create a free standing, hanging structure instinctively; combs in 8 or 9 rows that in turn will be attached to a tree limb, a corner on a wall, or from overhanging roofs etc…

The comb is made of wax, which the bees produce from their abdomens (much as humans do ear wax). Next the bee chews the wax to soften it and then, totally by feel, creates the perfect cell structure – to raise their brood and to store their food/honey.

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