What Attracts Carpenter Bees?
Carpenter bees and pest control have a complicated relationship. These big furry pollinators are so vital to the ecosystem, but they sure can cause a lot of damage! Rather than nesting in a hive, these bees love to burrow into wooden structures like your deck, fence, or even your home.
Carpenter bees, and other bees, are very important to agriculture. Our entire planet would die without the quiet busywork of bees and butterflies. As always, Priority Pest is a leading local authority on balancing the protection of your home and the protection of these precious pollinators. We make a point to not destroy bees and we always encourage homeowners to find a way to balance living with these most important insects.
Tips To Reduce What Attracts Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees feed on pollen and nectar, like other bee species. They are attracted to fruit trees, flowering vegetable plants, and flower gardens. The problem is that many times these plants could be blooming right up against your deck or fences. This creates an irresistible temptation and convenience for wood-destroying bees to do their work.
Carpenter bees are solitary travelers who love weathered wood to burrow in but will use any wood available. Painting, staining, or weather treating your wood can help keep bees from noticing it as much as untreated wood. These large, clumsy, bumbling bees are one of our environment’s best friends, and we have to keep a watchful eye on maintaining their population.
Protect Carpenter Bees & Your Home
The solution for carpenter bees is more of a preventative measure than one of extermination. We really don’t want to hurt or damage these guys. At Priority Pest Services, we offer a complimentary home, moisture and pest inspection to help you keep your home safe, dry and free of freeloading insects and pests.
We take great care to avoid the delicate bee population when targeting other pests. We love bees and are careful to protect them! For more help with carpenter bees, call us today at (757) 204-4523 and we will do our best to answer any questions. We also offer free home inspections!
