Beeswax is produced by honeybees to construct cells in which they raise their brood and store honey and pollen. It has been used for a variety of applications for thousands of years. I’m sure you’ve seen many images of honeycomb throughout the years, but have you ever stopped to think about how complex and fascinating beeswax really is? Beeswax plays a very important role in the honeybee colony, but it’s also been used by humans for thousands of years, in many different applications. Read through the beeswax facts listed below to gain a new appreciation for beeswax. Young worker bees (between 12 and 20 days old) are the main producers…