How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bee? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn effective ways to get rid of carpenter bees, understand the risks they pose, and discover prevention tips to protect your home from damage.
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Carpenter Bee
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Carpenter Bee
Learn to spot carpenter bees by their shiny, hairless black abdomens, robust bodies, and habit of boring holes in wood surfaces.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Active infestation
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Black body, yellow thorax, metallic sheen
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Carpenter bee activity
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Bee excrement stains
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Wood-boring bee threat
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Fragile wood—bee damage
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Bore perfectly round holes in wood to create tunnels for nesting.
- Behaviour: Solitary, rarely aggressive but males may hover near intruders.
- Habitat: Prefer unpainted, weathered wood on decks, eaves, and fences.
- Diet: Feed on nectar and pollen, do not eat wood.
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a grape or bumblebee, but with a thicker, longer body
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Carpenter Bee infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Active infestation
Strange scratching sounds at night
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Structural wood damage
Round, smooth holes in wood surfaces
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Carpenter bee activity
Sawdust piles beneath wooden structures
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Bee excrement stains
Yellowish-brown stains on wood surfaces caused by bee excrement.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Wood-boring bee threat
Increased presence of large, black bees hovering around wooden structures during the day.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Fragile wood—bee damage
Splintered or weakened wood that easily breaks apart when touched.
Immediate professional assessment required
Spotted Any of These Signs?
Don't risk your family's health. Our certified technicians can be at your property within 24 hours.
Serious Health Risks to Your Family
Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.
Stings and localized swelling
Chronic bronchitis, impaired lung function
Onset: Within minutes to a few hours
Respiratory issues from inhaling wood dust created by carpenter bee activity.
Chronic bronchitis, impaired lung function
Onset: Within 24 hours
Mold growth due to moisture accumulation in damaged wood.
Respiratory infections, allergic reactions
Onset: Within 24-48 hours
Secondary bacterial infections from open wounds caused by carpenter bee activity.
Tissue necrosis, sepsis
Onset: Within 24-72 hours
Structural weakening leading to potential injury from collapsing wood.
Bone fractures, traumatic brain injury
Onset: Within weeks to months
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Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Citrus oil spray
Problem: Citrus oil does not penetrate deep into the wood where carpenter bees nest
Result: Only repels bees on the surface, nests remain active
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Wood putty filling
Problem: Bees can chew through wood putty
Result: Temporary solution only
Vacuuming bees
Problem: Bees often hide deep within wood tunnels
Result: Only a few bees are removed, infestation continues
Almond oil repellent
Problem: Bees may become accustomed to the scent or find alternative entry points
Result: Temporary reduction in activity, but infestation persists
Stop Wasting Time and Money
The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.
Professional Solution That Actually Works
Our certified technicians eliminate pest infestations completely and permanently.
Here's what you get:
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Immediate Assessment
Trained experts identify entry points and nesting areas
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Safe Treatment
Pet and family-friendly methods used
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Complete Elimination
Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents
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Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion strategies
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Health Protection
Proper cleanup and sanitization
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Guarantee
Service warranty and follow-up visits
Our 3-Step Elimination Process
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1. Immediate Inspection
Complete property assessment within 24 hours
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2. Targeted Elimination
Safe, effective treatment of entire colony
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3. Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion and monitoring
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