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Bees
Carpenter Bees
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USDA Cooperative Extension
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What are Carpenter Bees?
Carpenter bees look similar to bumble bees, but the upper
part of their abdomen is bare and shiny black. Bumble bees have a hairy
abdomen with at least some yellow markings.
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Entrance holes are perfectly round.
Nest tunnels are shown.
(University of Kentucky Entomology)
Despite looking similar, nesting habits are
different from bumble bees. Carpenter
bees tunnel into wood to lay their eggs. Unpainted and weathered
softwoods are preferred. They tend to nest in redwood, cedar, cypress and pine.
Painted or pressure-treated wood is much less likely to be attacked.
Nesting sites are frequently located in eaves, window trim, facia boards, siding,
wooden shakes, decks, or outdoor furniture. Carpenter bees survive winter as adults in wood within abandoned nest
tunnels. Female carpenter bees may create more tunnels for egg laying, or enlarge and reuse old ones. The damage to wood which has been utilized year
after year may become considerable.
Control
for clean-out or Tented in dusty areas.
Proven Performance - PCOs write they've seen four rats caught on one 24GRB.
If you'd rather try a chemical approach, the best pesticide to use is
Conquer.
Conquer is an excellent residual spray for carpenter bees and many other insects.
Since it's a concentrated spray, it's also very economical - one pint can make up to 16 gallons
of finished spray!
Deltadust
DeltaDust is the world’s first and only 100% waterproof insecticide dust, so it works in the wet and damp places that insects love. Nothing short of running water will disturb it, making DeltaDust an ideal crack and crevice treatment.
DRIONE®
Quick Control that Lasts
DRIONE® Insecticide provides quick control of dozens of standard household
pests, and keeps on working for up to 6 months if left undisturbed. Use it in homes and institutions — including food
plants and granaries — to control ants, cockroaches, silverfish, bedbugs, fleas, lice, bees, and other pests. Drione will
also protect against the entrance of drywood termites.
A desiccant dust, Drione is non-staining and relatively
odorless.
Click on link below to read the Label And follow Instructions for Safety And Desired Results.
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