Carpenter Bee Control

Carpenter bees look like typical bumblebees but often lack yellow stripes and their black back part is shiny, not fuzzy like bumblebees. This type of bee gets its common name from its habits of boring into the wood like a carpenter.

Habitat

Female carpenter bees bore half an inch circular holes through soft wood to lay eggs and protect their larvae as they develop.

Threats

Carpenter bees are a severe threat, as they can cause structural damage over time if left untreated. Male carpenter bees can be territorial and may hover in front of one’s face aggressively, but they have no stinger and these actions are merely for show. Female carpenter bees do have a stinger but are generally inside the nest tunnels.