Wax foundation
Wax foundation or honeycomb base is a plate made of wax forming the base of one honeycomb. It is used in beekeeping to give the bees a foundation on which they can build the honeycomb. Wax foundation is considered one of the most important inventions in modern beekeeping.
Wax foundation with wires inserted into a frame | |
Classification | Beekeeping |
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Types | small cell large cell wired |
Used with | Langstroth hive Hive frame |
Inventor | Johannes Mehring |
Manufacturer | various |
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