Hornets will make nests most anyplace, but I have not seen them in the
compost pile. If your compost pile is active, it will be too hot for
most insects. I have had reptiles lay eggs in the compost, though.

On 7 Mar 2005 17:02:39 -0800, wrote:

Does anyone know if bees can be a problem with a compost bin.
I have recently started composting and I am worried that bees may vist
and cause a problem.
Chukie