A Guide to Carpenter Bees Control

The first step in carpenter bee control is identifying them. Carpenter bees are large bees that are distributed all over the world. There are about 500 species of the carpenter bee and these are in 31 sub-genera. The bees get their name from the fact that almost all of them build their nests in the burrows of bamboo, dead wood, or structural timbers. In some cases, the females live with their own sisters and daughters, but most of the bees are solitary. Males, on the other hand, usually hover near nests and although they approach animals, they are harmless since they do not have stingers. The bees are important pollinators, they are pests since they bite and they destroy wooden fixtures.

To determine if there are carpenter bees nearby, be on the lookout for the noise they make (which is similar to that of bumble bees), the erratic flying of male bees, which are very territorial, and brown/yellow stains, which are caused by excrement that are deposited below the entry holes of their dwellings. In addition, damaged wood with dust underneath the openings, and the stings of females could signify their presence. You could keep the bees away by doing regular maintenance such as varnishing and painting exposed wooden surfaces, by removing decaying or weathered wood that is on the exterior of buildings, by using wood that has been pressure treated in areas that are usually exposed to moisture, and by capping exposed wood using aluminum or vinyl.

You could get rid of the bees through the use of pesticides. You could eliminate their food supply and you could use other bee removal methods such as smoking. You should get rid of the bees the moment you notice them since they spread quickly. Consider hiring an exterminator to help get rid of carpenter bees. Hiring a professional is important because they have the right tools, supplies, and protective gear. Hiring an exterminator therefore means there is no risk of getting stung and there is a high chance that the problem will be dealt with convincingly. Hiring an exterminator gives you unparalleled convenience since the extermination will not interfere with your social life or your work/business.