Wax production and comb building are age dependent activities. Though honey bees can make wax when they are as young as two days old, their production ability peaks at 10 days and lasts until they are about 20 days old, at which time they move on to other tasks.

What time of year do bees build comb?

Optimal Time of Year for Building Comb

Spring is a time of natural buildup. Therefore, getting your bees to draw out foundation (or build comb) will be easier in the Spring. Try to use your frames of foundation early in the year and save a couple of drawn out frames for later emergencies.

Why are my bees not drawing out comb?

Bees will only draw out new comb when there is a strong nectar flow. ... The best way to determine if there is a flow is to watch your bees. If they are building, bringing pollen and making honey then there's a flow on!