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Hi everyone, this is my first post on Permies. Com. Fantastic site!
I’m doing a landscaping job and there are soil dwelling bees in one of the larger ceramic planters I need to plant.
Anyone know if a way to get them to find a new home without hurting them?
Thanks
 
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If they are mason bees you could try building them a house like this. Not sure of the best way to convince them to move.
 
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Thanks for your advice.

I figured out they are bumblebees with the help of this website.
https://www.insectidentification.org/bees-ants-wasps-and-similar.php

And here is an article about moving bees for anyone else who might need to know
https://capitalregionbeekeepers.ca/relocating-a-bumble-bee-nest/

Have to move them at night!
 
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