Why Carpenter Bees Keep Returning
Untreated wood, decks, fences and eaves provide ideal nesting sites for carpenter bees.
Females often return to the same nesting locations year after year if old tunnels remain available.
Carpenter bees bore perfectly round holes into wood to create nesting tunnels. Freedom Pest Control identifies active nesting sites and provides treatments to help protect your home.
Carpenter bees prefer untreated or weathered wood exposed to the outdoors.
Wooden decking and railings.
Fence posts and rails.
Fascia boards and trim.
Exposed structural wood.
Wood siding and framing.
Frequently attacked untreated wood.
Carpenter bees have a shiny, hairless abdomen and nest in wood, while bumble bees are fuzzier and nest in the ground.
Learn about common bees →We inspect nesting sites, treat active galleries and recommend repairs or sealing to discourage future activity.
Inspect: Locate active nest holes.
Identify: Confirm carpenter bee activity.
Treat: Target occupied galleries.
Reduce Return: Seal holes and protect exposed wood.
Protecting exposed wood is the best defense against carpenter bee damage.
No. They bore tunnels into wood to build nests.
Females can sting but rarely do. Males may hover but cannot sting.
Yes. Repeated tunneling can weaken exposed wood over time.
Yes, especially when active galleries are treated and sealed.
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