Pest Identification: Pest ID: Carpenter Bees
Nests start with a ½ inch entrance hole, leading to tunnels that can be 6 inches to 4 feet long. Carpenter bees reuse old nests, drilling new tunnels if needed. Mating occurs once a year, eggs are laid in July, and females may share nests. Carpenter bees don't have queens or workers; only females build nests. Damage is minimal, but infestation can weaken old structures.
Signs of carpenter bees include holes in wood, sawdust on the ground, bees flying into nests, and excrement near entrances. To keep them away, paint wood with polyurethane, use almond oil, plug entrances with wood dowels coated in glue, or use a citrus spray.
If you suspect a Carpenter Bee inspection, please give us a call for an inspection.
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