Carpenter bees driving me crazy

[Anonymous]

We have so many carpenter bees flying around that’s it’s uncomfortable and loud to sit outside. I know they’re great pollinators but I need this to stop. I don’t like them flying around my head. I need to find a pest control company that can address this. Or least cut down on the number. Has anyone had success?

[Anonymous]

I’m the past I’ve taken a brown paper bag and stuffed it a little, crumpled it a bit and then hung it on the fence. They think it’s another hive. But please don’t do anything to kill them!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m the past I’ve taken a brown paper bag and stuffed it a little, crumpled it a bit and then hung it on the fence. They think it’s another hive. But please don’t do anything to kill them!!!!

Ha ha! I tried that last year. Was super excited to read about how well it worked for some folks. It did not work at all. I have actual wasps nests that don’t bother the carpenter bees. Oh well.

[Anonymous]

They’re really not an issue. Just let them do their thing. They’ll calm down in a few weeks.

I admire their chutzpah.

[Anonymous]

I love the carpenter bees! They're cute and fuzzy, and harmless. They have no interest in you. Ignore them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love the carpenter bees! They're cute and fuzzy, and harmless. They have no interest in you. Ignore them.

Well that is not quite true, they definitely want to chase you away from their nest. But they can’t, so just patronize them and act a little scared. They are working so hard, they deserve it.

[Anonymous]

They are annoying. A few of them buzz around right outside my sliding glass doors. They are constantly banging into the glass, and my dog gets all worked up for the first few days until he gets used to it. Happens every spring.

[Anonymous]

They are harmless teddy bears of the bee world. Let em bee.

[Anonymous]

but are they destroying something?
why are they called carpenter bees?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:but are they destroying something?
why are they called carpenter bees?

They build their nests in wood. However, you'd need a huge infestation to cause damage to wood. We always get some out back by our deck in the spring, but they use the same holes year after year. Also, they don't like painted wood so if you want to discourage them from using something, just paint it.

They are not like termites -- they don't eat the wood, just build nests in it. We have a regular bug guy who does preventative work around our house every year and he always checks on the deck and has told us he would not worry about our carpenter bees. They are terrific pollinators and are not considered pests unless you have such a large volume that they are boring new holes every year. They are good for your garden.

And they are really only around for April, maybe early May. It's a pretty short season. As bugs go, they are pretty harmless and actually very helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:but are they destroying something?
why are they called carpenter bees?

They have drilled tons of holes in the ceiling of our car park. I think they can be destructive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:but are they destroying something?
why are they called carpenter bees?

They build their nests in wood. However, you'd need a huge infestation to cause damage to wood. We always get some out back by our deck in the spring, but they use the same holes year after year. Also, they don't like painted wood so if you want to discourage them from using something, just paint it.

They are not like termites -- they don't eat the wood, just build nests in it. We have a regular bug guy who does preventative work around our house every year and he always checks on the deck and has told us he would not worry about our carpenter bees. They are terrific pollinators and are not considered pests unless you have such a large volume that they are boring new holes every year. They are good for your garden.

And they are really only around for April, maybe early May. It's a pretty short season. As bugs go, they are pretty harmless and actually very helpful.

That is bs about the painted wood. I have a bee in one right now in a painted fence and one in my window that is also painted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:but are they destroying something?
why are they called carpenter bees?

They build their nests in wood. However, you'd need a huge infestation to cause damage to wood. We always get some out back by our deck in the spring, but they use the same holes year after year. Also, they don't like painted wood so if you want to discourage them from using something, just paint it.

They are not like termites -- they don't eat the wood, just build nests in it. We have a regular bug guy who does preventative work around our house every year and he always checks on the deck and has told us he would not worry about our carpenter bees. They are terrific pollinators and are not considered pests unless you have such a large volume that they are boring new holes every year. They are good for your garden.

And they are really only around for April, maybe early May. It's a pretty short season. As bugs go, they are pretty harmless and actually very helpful.

They may not eat the wood but they destroy it to make a hole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love the carpenter bees! They're cute and fuzzy, and harmless. They have no interest in you. Ignore them.

Well that is not quite true, they definitely want to chase you away from their nest. But they can’t, so just patronize them and act a little scared. They are working so hard, they deserve it.

Lol. We have so many of them outside of our detached garage. As I walk toward the garage, they will zip down and hover right in front of my face, following my every move. Instead of yelling "argh, go away!" I'm going to start patronizing them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love the carpenter bees! They're cute and fuzzy, and harmless. They have no interest in you. Ignore them.

Well that is not quite true, they definitely want to chase you away from their nest. But they can’t, so just patronize them and act a little scared. They are working so hard, they deserve it.

Lol. We have so many of them outside of our detached garage. As I walk toward the garage, they will zip down and hover right in front of my face, following my every move. Instead of yelling "argh, go away!" I'm going to start patronizing them.

This is the move, just a little encouragement. You have to respect their bravery.