Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees have smooth, shiny backs, so you will not see any fuzzy hair growing. If you can get a look at the bee's abdomen (belly), look for a blackish-blue color.

Control Methods: Insecticides There are a number of effective pesticides that can help control carpenter bees. You may find them online or at garden centers.

Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees have smooth, shiny backs, so you will not see any fuzzy hair growing. If you can get a look at the bee's abdomen (belly), look for a blackish-blue color.

Sometimes, it is necessary to control carpenter bees that are causing damage. Simply sealing the entrance holes with caulking or expanding foam does not work if the holes are not treated with a ...

Carpenter bees seek wood, especially untreated, unpainted, or unstained wood. To prevent a carpenter bee infestation, make sure any wood on the exterior of your home is properly painted, treated ...

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. The males are often territorial ...

For more information about carpenter bees and how to protect your home, visit Bug House Pest Control’s website. This story was originally published April 26, 2023 at 5:15 PM.

Carpenter bees are often mistaken for bumblebees -- but, if left untreated, they can be a serious threat to your property. Posted 3:06 a.m. Jun 4, 2018 - Updated 8:14 a.m. Jul 13, 2018 ...

Carpenter bees have been particularly busy this spring. These beneficial pollinators can be intimidating and they can be destructive. After spending the winter as adults in their gallery homes, they ...

Carpenter bees are good pollinators, and naturally nest in dead trees and wood piles. However, they live in close proximity to humans and can cause extensive damage to wood structures.

Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees have smooth, shiny backs, so you will not see any fuzzy hair growing. If you can get a look at the bee's abdomen (belly), look for a blackish-blue color.