Carpenter Bees: Wood-Destroying Pests
Despite their name, carpenter bees are not beneficial like honey bees. These large, black-and-yellow insects are considered pests due to their habit of drilling into wood to create nesting tunnels. Unlike termites that eat wood, carpenter bees simply burrow into it to lay their eggs.
This tunneling behavior can cause significant structural damage over time, especially to untreated soft woods like cedar, redwood, and pine. Carpenter bees excavate oval-shaped holes about 1/2 inch wide and can extend their tunnels 8-10 inches into solid wood.
Signs of Carpenter Bee Activity
Seeing large, black bees hovering around your home
Finding 1/2 inch round holes in wood siding, eaves, decks, etc.
Noticing sawdust or coarse wood shavings under holes
Hearing buzzing sounds coming from wood structures
Expert Carpenter Bee Control
Do not wait to have carpenter bee damage assessed and treated. The longer their tunnels go unaddressed, the more structural integrity can be compromised. While their stinger is smooth and relatively harmless to humans, carpenter bees will dive-bomb and buzz around aggressively if their nesting sites are disturbed.
Effective Pest Management has the experience and tools to safely and effectively eliminate carpenter bees and prevent further damage from their drilling. Our carpenter bee services include:
Thorough inspection to locate nesting tunnels and starting points
Treatment with professional-grade residual dusts and liquids
Plugging existing tunnels after treatment
Painting and sealing wood surfaces to deter future nesting
Preventative treatment plans to monitor for new infestations
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