Stinging insects
Carpenter bees: identification & carpenter bee control
Also known as: wood bees, boring bees
Carpenter bees bore into unpainted wood to nest and return to the same galleries each year, and woodpeckers make the damage worse. We treat the galleries, plug the holes and recommend finishes that discourage return.
How to identify carpenter bees
- What it looks like
- Large bumblebee-sized bees with a shiny black hairless abdomen; males hover and cannot sting.
- Size
- 1/2 to 1 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Deck railings, fascia, eaves, pergolas, fence tops and unpainted softwood.
- Commonly confused with
- Bumblebees have a fuzzy abdomen and nest in the ground.
Signs of carpenter bees in your home
- Perfectly round 1/2 inch holes
- Sawdust below the holes
- Yellow staining on the wood
- Bees hovering aggressively near eaves
Carpenter bees questions homeowners ask
How do I tell a carpenter bee from a bumblebee?
Carpenter bees have a shiny, hairless black abdomen; bumblebees are fuzzy all over.
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