A beehive is a complex structure comprising several parts that are essential for the bees’ livelihood and honey production.
At the base, the bottom board serves as the foundation, offering stability and an entrance for the bees. Above this, the brood box is where the queen bee lays her eggs and the colony raises its young bees.
Within the frames of the hive, bees construct the comb using beeswax, forming hexagonal cells for storing honey, pollen, and brood. Additional supers are placed above the brood box to provide extra space for storing surplus honey.
To protect the colony, an outer cover shields the hive from the elements and predators, ensuring the bees’ safety and maintaining their optimal living conditions. Each of these parts plays a critical role in the complex and organized life of a bee colony.
