What is a carpenter bee?

Method 2 Preventing Carpenter BeesStuff their hole with steel-wool. ... Stain or paint any outdoor wooden surfaces to discourage bee infestation. ... Spray affected areas with a natural non-synthetic citrus and/or tea tree oil spray. ... Stop the cycle of reproduction. ... Seal off burrows or galleries that have been vacated. read more

Carpenter bees are beneficial insects but can be a nuisance around the home. Learn when and how to control carpenter bees effectively. Carpenter bees are beneficial insects but can be a nuisance around the home. read more

For large carpenter bees, the hole is about 1/2 inch in diameter; it is much smaller for the small bees. Once the hole is about an inch deep, the bee then turns its boring to follow the grain of the wood and create a tunnel, initially about 6 to 8 inches in length. read more

Carpenter bees have four life stages: egg, larval, pupal, and adult states. It takes about seven weeks for a carpenter bee to reach adulthood, but developmental time may vary depending on temperate or other environmental conditions. read more