I live in East Tawas MI, last year I had new windows put in last year and then I would have what appeared to be
carpenter bees showing up in my sunroom, I would have to let them out the window, I can never see
where they are coming from but every day I would have at least one show up.
I did spray the deck, however I do not know where the nest is and it would be virtually impossible to
see under the deck. I am wondering what I can do now as I do not want these in the house.
Should I go ahead and spray a couple of times, if I could plug the hole where they are getting into the
house that would be ideal.
Any suggestions or ideas appreciated.
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We have a long wing on our house with 2-foot roof overhang supported by poplar wood beams, which carpenter bees seem to love. We had the exposed wood painted with 2 coats of polyuruthane in 2006, but by spring 2009 the bees were back. We are going to have the eaves repainted this spring. Is there a bee poison such as cypermethrin or Drione that can be mixed into polyuruthane that might help to deter the carpenter bees for more lasting protection?
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My carpenter bee problem exists below my untreated wood deck. The homes they've created are not the floor boards, but rather the joists underneath the floor.
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I've been seeing this big bee drilling holes in my deck. What kind of bee is it and what can I do to stop it from destroying my house??
What you're seeing is a carpenter bee. They are very active in the spring as this is the time when females drill holes to start nests. We have an in depth article about CARPENTER BEE CONTROL which highlights all you'll need to know about this pest and how to treat. First, read the article. Then get some Drione and Cypermethrin to stop the damage from getting any worse.
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Is the proper spelling carpender or carpenter bees? I'm asking about the large black and yellow bees that drill into wood.
It's carpenter bees. Some people keep it all one large word: carpenterbees. And these are the ones which drill into wood to create nests in which they lay eggs. A lot more information can be found in our CARPENTER BEE ARTICLE.
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I've got a large black and yellow bee hanging around my front door. Thing is it doesn't really go anywhere. It just kind of hangs there flying and then randomly seems to be chasing something from time to time but keeps coming back. When my Wife goes out it attacks her but doesn't seem to sting. What is this bee doing?
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