Bees in my compost heap

[millie]

I have a compost heap with wooden slats on the front. I have been digging out compost from the base for the last couple of weeks. I was aware that there were bees above where I was digging out but they have now moved in to the loose compost in the base of the heap. My question is: can I now collapse the heap on top of the bees or will it damage their nest?

[Bec]

You don't need to worry about the bees. They will dig their way out if it collapses on them.