According to Larson, you don’t need to fear carpenter bees in the same way you would a nest of yellow jackets. Carpenter bees are generally less social bees. They don’t have hives or nests to defend, ...

Carpenter bees cause damage to untreated wood by making holes where they live and nest.Use insecticides, traps, essential oils, and wood replacement to keep these pests at bay.Plugging holes can work, ...

Plug all seams and gaps in any wood structure with caulking or putty. Paint exposed wood with an oil or polyurethane-based paint. Wood stains do not repel carpenter bees. Add an insecticide ...