Carpenter Bees a.k.a Wood Bees

Yes. Female carpenter bees can sting you when provoked. However, male carpenter bees do not have stingers.

Seal cracks, holes and depressions in woods where carpenter bees are likely to bore holes for their young ones. You can also paint or varnish wood surfaces, use vinyl sidings, use insecticides or repellants in early spring of early fall on surfaces that have had infestations in the past, remove dead or decaying wood around your property, and even install carpenter bee houses away from your home where the bees can use pre-drilled surfaces for laying eggs.

Circular holes in wood, sawdust pile around your wooden structures, buzzing sounds from inside your walls, stains on wooden structures, and bees swarming around are all signs that indicate a carpenter bee infestation.

Carpenter bees can cause significant damage to wooden structures because they drill holes in wood repeatedly to lay eggs. These nests can be 4 to 6 inches long. The repeated boring can weaken wooden structures. The holes bored by carpenter bees also attracts other pests and woodpeckers, further  compromising its structural integrity.

Female carpenter bees can also sting when provoked.

The first thing you should do is to ensure it is in fact a carpenter bee problem. Next seal nesting holes with wood fillers or caulk. However, ensure the bees are not actively using the structure. You can also paint or varnish exposed wooden structures.

If your DIY efforts are not effective, call a carpenter bee pest control company and they can eliminate your infestation and also prevent the problem from becoming a nuisance in the future.

Our process begins with a detailed inspection to locate active nesting tunnels and areas of vulnerability. Targeted applications are used to eliminate active bees within galleries, followed by sealing or treating entry points to deter re-nesting.

We also address conducive conditions by recommending sealing, painting, or protecting exposed wood surfaces. Exterior monitoring and preventative treatments help reduce future activity and provide long-term protection for your home.

We are knowledgeable, always professional, and environmentally safe: We will create a customized, environmentally safe and cost-effective plan. Our focus is to prevent pests from entering your home while keeping your family safe.