Carpenter bees look similar to bumblebees, but they are very different.
They Are Beneficial
Carpenter bees are very avid pollinators, and as such, should only be eliminated when absolutely necessary. Although unfortunately carpenter bees do not nest in hives, the best solution is to block their nesting holes and then if need be perform an extermination.
They Make Fierce Parents
During mating season in April and May, carpenter bees can become quite aggressive. It may be unnerving to have a male carpenter bee flying directly at you to prevent you from getting too close to its nest, but remember that male carpenter bees don’t have the capability to sting. They are only trying to scare you away. Female carpenter bees can sting, but rarely do.
They Nest in Wood
Identifying carpenter bees is as easy as noticing where they emerge from. If you see a bee flying out of a bored hole in wood about ½ inch in diameter, that is a carpenter bee. But the carpenter bee doesn’t actually eat wood. Instead, they simply nest inside. As long as the carpenter bee is not nesting in an intrusive manner near your living quarters, there’s no reason to oust her from your property.
For help with any bees you see on your property, contact the Springlake pest control experts at Allison Pest Control.