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Masonry bee holes?

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Smithy99
Smithy99 Posts: 78 Forumite
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I noticed an area of brickwork that needs repointing. Are the holes from masonry bees? There's lots of them but only down this one strip of wall.

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  • stuart45
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    Could be where the line pins were knocked in to run in the brickwork for an extension.
  • Apodemus
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    stuart45 said:
    Could be where the line pins were knocked in to run in the brickwork for an extension.
    ...or the bees are very regimented in their burrowing!  :smile:
  • stuart45
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    If he's lucky he might find this in the cavity.

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  • twopenny
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    This should give you some information on the facts and how to address a problem if you have one.
    Click on How do I address masonry bee damage in old walls
    It gives the time of year if it is them, that they would make or use the holes
    But I agree, if those are the only holes and in a straight line it looks like human activity. If there are others elsewhere it might be bees.


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