While carpenter bees are less aggressive than wasps or hornets, they still pose a serious risk to your property.

Structural Damage: Female carpenter bees drill perfectly round holes into wood to lay their eggs. Over time, these tunnels expand into complex gallery systems that weaken the integrity of wood structures.

Recurring Infestations: Carpenter bees often return to the same nesting sites year after year, causing repeated damage and expanding existing tunnels.

Woodpecker Activity: The presence of carpenter bees can attract woodpeckers, which will peck at wood surfaces to feed on larvae—leading to even more extensive damage.

Carpenter bees are most active in the spring and early summer when they begin nesting.

You may notice:

• Bees hovering near eaves, decks, or wooden trim
• Small, round entry holes in wood surfaces
• Sawdust-like material (frass) beneath entry points

Male carpenter bees are known for hovering aggressively near people, but they do not have stingers. Females can sting, though they rarely do unless directly handled or threatened.

Although carpenter bees are not as aggressive as other stinging insects, attempting to treat them without proper knowledge can lead to incomplete removal and continued damage.

A professional exterminator will:

• Identify all active nesting sites
• Apply targeted treatments to eliminate current bees
• Seal and protect entry points to prevent re-infestation
• Provide long-term solutions to safeguard your property

Without proper treatment, carpenter bees will continue to return and expand their tunnels, increasing repair costs over time.