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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I had mud daubers build a nest on my eaves when I was living in Epping, and they were chill as. I think as long as they are left alone it should be okay.

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Do they damage the wood they are attached to?

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They do actually yeah, the nest allows moisture into the wood it's attached to.

I was in a rental that was a shitbox, so I doubt my LL would have even noticed tbh. But if you're concerned about damage to the wood (wherever they are attached), then yeah you'd need to remove them.

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 4 points 1 week ago

Ah, bummer. They are on the weatherboards, so might have to go. Shame, was happy to leave them be otherwise