Carpenter Bees a.k.a Wood Bees
Carpenter bees are yellow or black ¼ to 1 inch long. These bees look like a bumble bee. Carpenter bees are sometimes called “wood bees” as they damage wood structure such as homes with wood siding, wood trims, wood decks, and wooden fence. If left untreated these carpenter bees can cause serious damage to the structure because they will repeated bore holes for nesting throughout the structure.
Carpenter Bees Can Cause Damage to Your Home.
During the spring you may notice large black bees hovering around the outside of your home. These bees are likely to be carpenter bees. They excavate holes in the wood to lay eggs. Carpenter bees prefer unpainted old wood, such as pine, cedar, and redwood.
Controlling carpenter bees can be difficult, so it is advised to contact Yosemite Pest & Rodent Solutions, Inc. for proper bee’s control. Our professionals have the experience and knowledge to perform the appropriate treatment method.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpenter Bees
Why are they called carpenter bees?
Carpenter bees are called such because they bore into wood to create nests. These bees do not eat the wood; they drill a circular hole and create tunnels 4 to 6 inches long in the wood to lay their eggs.
Can carpenter bees sting you?
Yes. Female carpenter bees can sting you when provoked. However, male carpenter bees do not have stingers.
How can I prevent carpenter bee infestations?
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.
What signs indicate a carpenter bee infestation?
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.
What damage can carpenter bees cause?
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.
What should I do if I have a carpenter bee problem?
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.
How do you treat for carpenter bees ?
- Inspection & Evaluation –The first step in our process is a free inspection & consultation to identify the severity of the infestation by evaluating the damage cause by the carpenter bees. We then crate a plan to help you eradicate the carpenter bees infestation.
- Treatment for Protection: Next, we can perform the treatment at that time, or scheduled appointment date. Our technicians will use EPA approved methods to treat the perimeter of your home.
- Fortification for Prevention: Finally, we can recommend a long-term solution to keep the carpenter bees from damaging your home.The entry holes should be sealed a few weeks after treatment to prevent any overwintering bees form reusing these galleries the following year.
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