Where is brood generally located in the hive?

Brood is generally found in the central frames of the lower boxes within a hive. This is because bees tend to build their nest with the brood in a stable, protected environment that is warm and insulated, which is typically situated in the lower portions of the hive. The queen lays eggs in the worker cells found in these central frames, where they are kept at an optimal temperature for development. The lower boxes provide the necessary space and conditions for brood rearing, away from the honey stores and the more active areas of foraging and nectar storage found in the supers above.

In contrast, honey supers are specifically designated for honey storage and usually contain frames with larger, shallower cells that are unsuitable for brood. The top bars of frames where honey is often capped are likewise not appropriate for brood since they do not provide the necessary depth or environment for larvae. Placing brood at the entrance of the hive would expose developing larvae to the elements and predation, making it an unsuitable choice for brood rearing.