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Honeybees? How to move them. #930075
Asked April 29, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Christopher
These are not Honey Bees. They are Mason Bees and the female bee is laying an egg in the hole and covering it with mud to protect the egg. It is rare that they sting and it is less of an issue than the sting from a Honey Bee.
I have attached some papers on these bees.
Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you for contacting us at Ask Extension. Rich
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