Carpenter bees bore round tunnels into unfinished or weathered wood, often returning to the same areas year after year. Pro Action Pest Control identifies active galleries, treats nesting sites and recommends repairs that help discourage reinfestation.
Look for nearly round holes in exposed wood, coarse sawdust below openings, staining beneath galleries and large bees hovering near eaves, decks or railings. Males often hover nearby but do not have stingers.
We identify active and older galleries, treat the nesting areas and explain when holes should be repaired. Painting, sealing or replacing vulnerable wood may be recommended after activity is controlled.
Carpenter bees commonly target fascia boards, soffits, porch ceilings, deck rails, pergolas, sheds and other exposed wood. A single tunnel may be reused and expanded over time, and woodpeckers may create additional damage while searching for larvae inside the galleries.
Pro Action Pest Control provides focused service for accessible and elevated nesting locations. We also help property owners understand the difference between carpenter bees, bumble bees and wasps so the correct treatment and repair plan can be used.
Learn how to identify carpenter bee damage and reduce repeated nesting.
The entrance is usually round and approximately the diameter of a finger. Fresh sawdust may collect below the opening, and the tunnel turns along the grain inside the wood.
Females can sting but are usually focused on nesting; males often hover and act territorial but do not have stingers. Avoid handling or disturbing active galleries.
Do not seal an active gallery before treatment because bees may chew a new exit or remain inside. Repairs are generally completed after activity has been addressed.
Old galleries and weathered, unpainted wood can remain attractive. Proper treatment followed by sealing, painting or replacing damaged boards can help reduce reuse.
Repeated tunneling can weaken trim, rails and other wood over time, especially when multiple galleries are present. Woodpecker activity can make the damage more visible.
Need carpenter bee control in Livonia, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities? Call Pro Action Pest Control at (248) 403-4908 or request a quote online.
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