Honey bees nest is the term used to describe the enclosed structure in which some honey bee species live and raise their young . Honeybees usually nest in empty holes inside trees or other cavities around homes. They construct their nests with wax secreted from their abdomen. The nest consists of thousands of hexagonal cells called combs, which house the eggs and developing bees. Honeybees can survive the winter by clustering together in their nests. For further information check out other articles on the website which will tell you all about bees. Beekeepers keep bees in a honey bee hive, which closely resembles the bees natural home.