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The easiest way to get rid of [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got carpenter bees drilling into your wood? The best way to stop them is to call Fox Pest Control! We specialize in carpenter bee removal and carpenter bee extermination, and we know how to protect your home from their damaging habits. With our expert services, you can trust us to protect your property from these buzzing nuisances. Our Home Protection Plan provides year-round coverage, so you can be sure you’re protected year-round. We’re so sure we can solve your carpenter bee problem that we guarantee your satisfaction. If they return, we\u2019ll be back to fix it, free of charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everything you never wanted to know about [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[pest name] Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Size:<\/strong> \u00bd – 1-inch
Number of legs:<\/strong> 6
Wings:<\/strong> 2 pairs
Bites or stings:<\/strong> yes
Color:<\/strong> black with yellow
Carry disease:<\/strong> no
Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> yes
Most active season:<\/strong> spring
Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Home Protection Plan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do [pest name format=”plural-lower”] look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike termites, carpenter bees don\u2019t eat wood;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They bore through it. Carpenter bees chew perfectly round holes to create tunnels, or galleries, used for storing food, protection, and for laying eggs. These tunnels can be up to 10 feet long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike honeybees, carpenter bees are solitary insects.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each female carpenter bee creates her own nest instead of living in a hive with other bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carpenter bees are excellent pollinators, visiting various flowers to collect nectar and pollen.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Their buzzing vibrations help release pollen, aiding in the pollination<\/a> of many plant species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Carpenter bees are skilled woodworkers. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Female carpenter bees use their strong mandibles to chew through wood, creating tunnels for their nests. They often prefer softwoods like pine, cedar, or redwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male and female carpenter bees have different roles.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Females are like carpenters; they make nests by drilling holes in wood. Males, on the other hand, act as guards and are very territorial. They protect the nests, even though they can’t sting. They’re bigger and can be aggressive to keep intruders away. Female carpenter bees don’t sting often, but if they do, it hurts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For detailed information on carpenter bees\u2014their nesting behavior, potential for damage, and control options\u2014visit our Carpenter Bees Pest Files<\/a> for expert insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pests that can be confused with [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People often confuse bumble bees with carpenter bees. However, carpenter bees’ abdomens are mostly bare, black, and shiny, while bumble bees are fuzzy with yellow and black. Carpenter bees are also larger than bumble bees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Signs of an [pest name format=”lower”] infestation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might already know for sure that you have an [pest name format=”lower”] problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of carpenter bee infestation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wood damage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Carpenter bees bore into wood to create galleries to lay their eggs, which causes structural damage over time. Signs of entry holes on wooden decks and soffits may indicate carpenter bee presence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sawdust piles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You might notice small piles of sawdust beneath the entry holes. This is a result of the bees excavating galleries inside the wood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bee activity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You may see carpenter bees flying around their nesting sites area, particularly during the daytime. Male carpenter bees are often seen hovering around while females enter and exit the nesting holes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yellow stains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Carpenter bees create brownish stains near their nests, which are actually from their waste. These stains are very difficult to remove and serve as another reason to address the nests and prevent future infestations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Paint or stain raw wood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fill and seal existing holes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Remove dead and decaying wood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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