You can identify a carpenter bee’s nest by the sawdust around or below it. [Related: City gardens are abuzz with imperiled native bees] Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.

Spectracide carpenter bee and ground-nesting yellow jacket killer ($5.47 for a 16-ounce can at Home Depot) is one example of a foam product. To apply powder in the holes, use a device with a small ...

UPSTATE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We have been seeing posts on social media about carpenter bee problems all over ... be soaked up in the wood. • Vinegar spray - Bees may act adversely, but it ...

The most common type is Xylocopa varipuncta, also known as the Valley carpenter bee. They’re found across the western United States as well as Hawaii, Florida and “all of Mexico,” said ...

And that’s certainly the case when it comes to the EPA, pressure-treated lumber, and a pest called the carpenter bee. You probably ... Carpenter Ant & Termite Killer Plus (yes, I know, it ...

A carpenter bee sting can cause pain and a burning feeling. You can usually treat it at home by cleaning it and using a cold compress. Allergy symptoms may require emergency care. “Carpenter bee ...

If you do happen to spot a carpenter bee nest in your property, be sure to seal it to prevent the bees from returning. Specialists also recommend using oils like almond or citrus to make the area ...

Carpenter bees are starting to show up in all areas of Rowan County. The initial activity is often by males buzzing about looking for the queen bee of their dreams.

A carpenter bee on decking wood is seen in this file photo. Here’s what to do if you’re finding them tunneling into your Kentucky property this spring and summer. CB Strickland Getty Images ...