Bees communicate inside the hive primarily through the use of pheromones. These chemical signals are released by different bees to convey specific messages to other members of the colony. For example, the queen bee releases a pheromone to signal her presence and fertility, while worker bees use pheromones to communicate information about food sources, danger, and the location of the hive. Additionally, bees also use intricate dances known as the "waggle dance" to communicate the location of food sources to other foragers.