Do carpenter bees destroy wood?

Avoid Wood Treatments: Since carpenter bees don’t actually eat wood, treating it doesn’t do much good. Stay Alert: There’s no way to completely prevent or eliminate carpenter bees. But by taking these steps and staying alert to new activity, you can keep damage to a minimum. read more

Unfinished or weathered wood attracts the robust, black and yellow carpenter bee. While the pests do not eat wood, they excavate tunnels to use as nests. These are usually in the eaves of homes, as well as in decks, siding, fascia boards or porches. read more

These creatures like sylvan environments, as they like to burrow tunnels inside wood to set up a nest. The following article explains how to get rid of carpenter bees and keep them from coming back. NOTE: Carpenter Bees are Pollinators, which help crops, gardens, and wild flora. read more