The sweet smell of nectar floats gently on the warm spring breeze, The flowers are blossoming, and there is a buzz in the air. While everything is in blooom, be sure to look closely at what is making that buzz and ensure that it is not a carpenter bees. The carpenter bee is a menace to homeowners everywhere within the United States. Throughout the lower 48, you can find these large bees foraging for nectar and buzzing frantically underneath the eaves of buildings.
To the annoyance of homeowners everywhere, carpenter bees make their nests in wood. Ever the nuisance, these large insects can and will cause damage to any wood on a property. There is no question about it, carpenter bees …show more content…
However, the female carpenter bees possess a stinger but are more docile than their male counterparts. Typically, the female bees will guard their nest at the entry hole and will only attack if they feel the nest is being threatened.
4) If Untreated The Problem Will Intensify
Carpenter bee infestations that go on for too long can manifest in other ways and become exacerbated over time. For instance, young adult bees will emerge in the spring and the problem will be that much harder to treat after the surge in population growth. In addition to the growth that you will experience if the infestation is left untreated, the carpenter bees tend to attract other pests. For instance, the larva of the carpenter bee attracts woodpeckers, and these birds multiply the infestation's damage to your home. To avoid this problem, you can treat your carpenter bee infestation as soon as you are aware of the problem.
5) The property damage can be costly
The damage to your home, wood furnishings, play sets, and outdoor structures can add up over time into a costly problem. The damage over time can intensify, especially if the nest sites are used over several seasons.
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