Beehive Ring 3D print model

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Honey bees typically avoid nesting in occupied buildings, but when they do take up residence in one, they’re most often found in the eaves or soffits of a house, in east- or southeast-facing locations. Bees need just 1/8 of an inch to get into a cavity and will fill that cavity until it’s at capacity. Once all the cavities are filled, bees may move to the roofline. It may seem that bees are not harming the building, but they can leave behind a sweet sticky mess that can attract other insects and even seep through ceilings or walls. If the nest is in the roof area, the repairs could be especially expensive. Bees also tend to nest behind bricks, usually in places where no grout was applied to allow for ventilation, as well as between aluminum or wooden siding and drywall. Bee hives can also be found inside the 4-inch-by-4-inch spaces in cinder blocks and concrete, and if you have a shed for your lawnmower or pool supplies, hives may be settled underneath the floor.