Structural damage to wood.
Increased vulnerability to infestations of other pests.
Potential safety hazards for wooden furniture and structures.
Carpenter bees often drill into untreated wooden boards.
Wooden exteriors are prime nesting spots.
Damaged wooden furniture can house carpenter bees.
Exposed wooden posts and rails are attractive to carpenter bees.
Large and black, this species is found in North America.
Known for its metallic green or blue body.
Smaller and more prevalent in warmer regions.
Apply paint or varnish to wooden surfaces.
Apply directly into holes to target larvae.
A safe and eco-friendly repellent for bees.
Use a specialized bee vacuum to remove adults.
For severe infestations, call expert services.
While female carpenter bees can sting, they are usually non-aggressive and will only sting if provoked or handled. They have a stinger and venom, much like other bees, but they are not naturally inclined to sting humans. Male carpenter bees, on the other hand, can’t sting at all.
