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Las Vegas Carpenter Bee Control

Carpenter Bees Around Your Home or Business?

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.

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Wood-Boring BeeCarpenter bees tunnel into exposed wood to raise their young.
Common Nesting Areas

Where Carpenter Bees Nest

Carpenter bees prefer untreated or weathered wood exposed to the outdoors.

Decks

Wooden decking and railings.

Fences

Fence posts and rails.

Roof Eaves

Fascia boards and trim.

Pergolas

Exposed structural wood.

Sheds

Wood siding and framing.

Wooden Playsets

Frequently attacked untreated wood.

What to Look For

Signs of a Carpenter Bee Problem

  • Perfectly round holes in wood
  • Coarse sawdust beneath holes
  • Large bees hovering nearby
  • Yellow staining below nest openings
  • Repeated activity in the same area
  • Woodpecker damage from feeding

Carpenter Bees or Bumble Bees?

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 →
Our Approach

Professional Carpenter Bee Control

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.

Prevention Tips

Help Prevent Carpenter Bees

Protecting exposed wood is the best defense against carpenter bee damage.

  • Paint or seal exposed wood.
  • Repair old nesting holes.
  • Replace severely damaged wood.
  • Inspect decks and eaves annually.
  • Reduce exposed untreated lumber.
  • Schedule seasonal inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions

Carpenter Bee Control FAQ

Do carpenter bees eat wood?

No. They bore tunnels into wood to build nests.

Are carpenter bees aggressive?

Females can sting but rarely do. Males may hover but cannot sting.

Can carpenter bees damage my home?

Yes. Repeated tunneling can weaken exposed wood over time.

Can professional treatment stop carpenter bees?

Yes, especially when active galleries are treated and sealed.

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