Why Stinging Insects Are More Than A Nuisance

Bees, hornets, and wasps are serious health and property threats - learn more about the dangers of stinging insects:

• Painful Stings: A single sting can cause significant pain, especially in kids and those with allergies. If a person gets stung multiple times, it can lead to serious issues.
• Property Damage: Carpenter bees can chew through wood, which can weaken structures like siding and decks. Wasps might even build nests inside your walls or attic, causing long-term issues.
• Allergic Reactions: Getting stung can trigger serious allergies. For sensitive people, it’s important to handle these pests quickly.
• Swarming And Aggression: Yellowjackets and hornets can become aggressive quickly if someone gets too close to their nest.

Our 3-Step Bee & Wasp Removal Process

We’ve made it easier to tackle these pests with a straightforward 3-step process. Here’s how it works:

Signs Of Carpenter Bee Infestation

Early detection can protect your property from costly structural damage. Watch for signs of carpenter bee infestation:

• Round Holes: Carpenter bees bore round, neat holes approximately 0.5 inch in diameter into wooden surfaces such as decks, siding, or patio furniture.
• Sawdust Piles: Particles of sawdust appearing as "frass" under bored holes reflect active tunneling activity by carpenter bees.
• Bee Activity: Regular observation of big bees flying around the wooden components of your house or garden.
• Yellowish Stains: Wood surfaces around carpenter bee nests may be stained yellowish from the pollen and waste deposits.
• Audible Buzzing Noises: You can hear buzzing or scratching noises in wood or walls, particularly in spring and summer.
  

The Carpenter Bee Life Cycle And Behavior

Understanding the seasonal habits and life cycle of carpenter bees is crucial for long-term control:

• Spring Nesting: Carpenter bees make holes through wood to nest and lay eggs, destroying tree structures, wood, and household items.
• Egg Laying And Development: Bees come out during spring to reproduce and mate. Eggs take approximately 36 days to develop into adults.
• Summer Emergence: New adult bees emerge in late summer, increasing bee activity and buzzing around nest openings.
• Overwintering Behavior: Adult carpenter bees remain inside the nests through winter, re-emerging in spring to repeat the cycle.