Carpenter bees look like typical bumblebees but often lack yellow stripes. Unlike bumble bees, carpenter bees are solitary insects. Female
carpenter bees will chew a tunnel into a piece of wood to build a nest
gallery. The bits of wood she chews and deposits outside the nest are
called frass. The male carpenter bee guards the outside of the nest. He
does not have a stinger, but his constant buzzing causes concern for
some.
Prevention and Control
Carpenter bees prefer bare wood, so painting and staining wood can
sometimes deter them. However, they will sometimes attack stained or
painted wood, so contact Drum Pest Control for assistance.
