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Mud holes

Jem36Jem36 Posts: 3
in Problem solving

Hi, i believe i have small leaf cutter bees making small mud holes in my garden. Is this going to be a problem and how do i get rid of them?

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  • Jimmy CrawfordJimmy Crawford Posts: 468

    Wont be a problem at all. The bees are harmless and they only dig into loose soil so take it a a comlement of your garden.

  • Jem36Jem36 Posts: 3
    I think they are leaf cutter bees but I only noticed them tonight whilst cutting my lawn, I will try and take a photo,

    Many thanks Jimmy, am I correct in saying only 1 bee us in one hole or will it be quite a few?
  • Jimmy CrawfordJimmy Crawford Posts: 468

    Some types of leafcutters will put one egg in a hole and seal the hole although most of them will put several eggs in and then close the hole up.

  • Jem36Jem36 Posts: 3
    Hi jimmy, can you add a picture that I have to this chat? Can't seem to find if I can,
  • Jimmy CrawfordJimmy Crawford Posts: 468

    Little tree icon at the top of the text box should see you right. Click that then aadd your pic from your hard drive.

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