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Carpenter Bee

  • What Is A Carpenter bee?

  • Why Do I Have Them?

  • Are They Dangerous?

  • How Do You Get Rid Of Carpenter Bees?

  • Can I Do It Myself?

  • Is The Treatment Safe?

  • How Can I Prevent This In The Future?

What Is A Carpenter Bee?

Carpenter bees are a solitary bee species.They are a large bee species that range in length from 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch in length. Males are black and orange in color and females are completely black in color. They are often confused with bumble bees but do not have a hairy abdomen; A carpenter bees abdomen is black and shiny

Why Do I Have Them?

Carpenter bees like to use unpainted, unstained , weathered softwoods as nesting and overwintering areas. They will make their nest in the tunnels that they create through the wood. Areas that are often affected are decks, porches and sheds. Carpenter bees do not eat the wood. Breeding pairs will return to the same area year after year, increasing the amount of carpenter bee damage to your structure.

Are They Dangerous?

Males do not have a stinger, but are aggressive and will fly around the entrance to protect it. If you are wondering if Carpenter bees sting, the answer is the females have a stinger but are fairly docile if directly threatened or handled. Their venom can have an allergic reaction; If this happens medical attention should be sought immediately. Carpenter bee tunnels attract woodpeckers  who feed on their larvae; A woodpecker pecking at the tunnels to reach the food source is what causes the majority of the damage to the structure.

How Do You Get Rid Of Carpenter Bees?

Do-It-Yourself techniques are not recommended; If the chemicals are not placed or used properly they can be very dangerous to you, Your family and pets. Also carpenter bees can sting you, with the potential to cause an allergic reaction

Is The Treatment Safe?

 L.W Pest Control  follows very stringent guidelines for the product so that it poses no threat to people, pets ,or plants. L.W Pest Control ensures that all are products are registered by the EPA and our proffessional service technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that are required.

How Can I Prevent This In The Future?

The best way to prevent carpenter bee infestations is to make sure that any wood used to build structures on your property is properly painted or sealed. If possible, try to build using hardwood instead of softwood materials.

How Soon Can I Get Here?

 Contact L.W Pest Control immediately for an appointment. In many cases we respond in 24-48 hours.

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