Bees just started building up a new comb on the wax foundation. When bees build up new comb on wax foundation, they follow a fascinating process that blends instinct, teamwork, and precision. Here’s how they do it: 1. Foundation as a Guide The wax foundation (either natural or plastic-coated with wax) acts like a template. It’s usually embossed with the hexagonal pattern of comb cells, which guides the bees in building straight and uniform comb. 2. Wax Production Worker bees aged about 12–18 day