Posts with the tag: "signs of carpenter bees"

When the topic of carpenter bees comes up, opinions can vary considerably. Some say carpenter bees are not a serious threat because a female bee will only tunnel about a foot or two. Others say that carpenter bees can completely wreck a home. So what should you believe? The truth may actually…

There is something unsettling about watching a big fat bee wiggling its way into a hole under your deck. It is even more unsettling to find several holes under your deck. It's sort of like the opposite of Christmas. Imagine how excited you feel when you come downstairs to see all of those gifts. The…

We talked last time about what to do if you discover carpenter bees going in and out of a drilled hole in your eaves, deck or patio. But what if you haven't gotten carpenter bees yet? Are there ways to prevent carpenter bees from targeting your home in the first place? There sure are.

If you think you have bumblebees flying around under your deck or the eaves of your home, it is more likely that you have carpenter bees. Bumblebees live in the ground near the flowers they like to pollinate. Carpenter bees prefer to live in the wood of your home and are equipped with the ability to…

There are many different types of stinging insects in this world. It can be hard to see the difference at a safe distance. There are about 4,000 different types of bees just in the United States alone. So how can you tell if you have carpenter bees in or around your property? Carpenter bees look a…