Within the hive, there are honeycombs and these are hexagonal structures which ensure the bees get maximum use of the available space and they’re naturally wired to build in this way. What’s more, with all space used up, the bees have access to excellent storage for eggs and honey without the need to use excessive materials. On top of this, the weight of each cell is perfectly balanced owing to the shape, which means the entire structure is incredibly strong and stable, even when the cells are filled up.