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Bees made a nest in the drainage plane behind a brick veneer wall by entering via unscreened weep holes

Publication Date

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 12:00

This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.

Publication Date

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00

Tennessee 'Bee Whisperer' Removes 35,000 Honey Bees from Brick Wall

Author(s)

Farber Madeline

Organization(s)

Fox News

Publication Date

October, 2018

A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.

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