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 Wax foundation with wires inserted into a frame | |
| Classification | Beekeeping |
|---|---|
| Types | small cell large cell wired |
| Used with | Langstroth hive Hive frame |
| Inventor | Johannes Mehring |
| Manufacturer | various |
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.[1] Wax foundation is considered one of the most important inventions in modern beekeeping.[1]