Carpenter Bee Abatement | Extermination | Prevention

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Carpenter bees drill perfectly round holes in unfinished wood, often found in decks, decorative rough cedar trim, siding, or fencing. These solitary insects have females that mate and lay eggs inside the drilled holes. Meanwhile, males can annoyingly hover around as they seek mates or protect their territory. To ensure your wooden structures remain intact and to prevent carpenter bees from causing damage, consider bee extermination services or professional carpenter bee removal. Additionally, be aware that woodpeckers may tear into these nests searching for larvae, leaving significant ravines in exposed wood.

We find it effective to treat each nesting hole and surrounding unfinished wood area as part of our comprehensive bee extermination services. Our selected treatment materials have little mammalian toxicity, and although we don’t recommend it, a child or pet can safely touch surfaces after drying. 

This treatment is specifically designed for carpenter bee removal, as it is toxic to carpenter bees, wasps, hornets, and spiders, effectively killing them after persistent contact. Insects entering nesting holes are killed quickly, and those drilling into or walking on treated surfaces will have the dried treatment material accumulate in their bodies, helping to prevent carpenter bees in the future.

Our bee extermination services provide effective protection against future infestation for up to 90 days, which is typically sufficient to keep carpenter bees in check for the season. In neighborhoods with high infestation rates, carpenter bees may attempt to overwinter in the fall, and you can request us to treat again in that rare circumstance. 

In the event that we miss a nesting hole and you observe fliers persistently concentrated at that site a week after treatment, we will ensure carpenter bee removal at that missed hole, provided that the bees are actively nesting there. You will need to notify us within twenty days to guarantee that our revisit is included as part of the original treatment, helping to further prevent carpenter bees from establishing themselves.

Have us treat your property in early spring to prevent carpenter bees from infesting in the following years. You can also appeal to your neighbors to utilize our bee extermination services, as this collective effort will help build a herd immunity moat barrier around your houses. 

Carpenter bees tend to avoid drilling through surfaces coated with acrylic or alkaloid paint. However, as paint thins with age, it’s crucial to maintain a thick enough layer to continue creating a barrier. Some customers have reported that paint alone does not effectively deter these pests. Thankfully, there are paint manufacturers that integrate insecticides into their products, which can enhance your defenses. It's important to note that a clear varnish will not prevent carpenter bees either. For effective carpenter bee removal, consider combining treatments for optimal results.