Bug box

Hi we have a bug box in our garden not sure if anything is nesting as some of the holes are covered in

 

That's where the bees have laid their eggs and covered up the entrance so nothing can get in.

 

Wow we will have baby bees as well

Many thanks for your reply I learnt something new

 

Depending on if they are sealed with leaves or mud, this will indicate nesting by Leaf-cutter Bees or Mason Bees.

Nick

 

I haven't watched this so i don't know if it's helpful, the complete guide to solitary bees.

 

Wow many thanks for the video it was interesting I didn't know you can take the tubes out .I will have a go and try and see what's inside it will be interesting to see ...
Thanks for your help and advice

 

Your welcome

 

@Gizmo I think I would leave the tubes where they are until later in the year.

 

Definitely agree with Nigel, best leave them undisturbed as if not you will cause the cycle of whatever's going on to be interrupted and possibly damaged.

 

Yes @Gizmo have to leave them as he says in the video.

 

Many thanks for your advice ..I have tried taking a close up picture of the tubes .