Carpenter Bee Control
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Our Carpenter Bee Control & Wood Damage Prevention Services
Carpenter bees may look like bumblebees, but they can cause serious damage to your home’s wood structures. These solitary bees bore perfectly round holes into decks, eaves, fences, and wooden siding to create nesting tunnels. While they rarely sting, their tunneling weakens wood and leaves unsightly stains from pollen and waste. If you’ve noticed small round holes or sawdust around your property, it’s time to take action.
Our team is trained to safely eliminate carpenter bees, repair or seal infested areas, and prevent future nesting activity.
Facts About Carpenter Bees
- Females drill 10-ft tunnels (galleries) in softwoods for egg-laying
- Stingless males hover territorially, typically intimidating passerbys
- This species reuses tunnels yearly, spreading their territory and attracting woodpeckers
- They prefer nesting in eaves over flowers
- Larvae overwinter, emerging for Spring boring cycles
- They stock pollen balls to nurture young, sustaining populations at all times of the year
Why Choose Green Pest Control?
- No Contracts, Just Trust: We don’t believe in locking you into agreements. Our service earns your loyalty through results and reliability, giving you the freedom to choose us every time.
- Same-Day & 24/7 Service: Pests don’t follow a schedule, and neither do we. With same-day service and 24/7 availability, we’re here to tackle any pest issue, day or night, whenever you need us.
- Client Relationships Are Our Strength: Communication is at the heart of our service. We listen, explain our process clearly, and keep you informed, treating every client like family. Your concerns are ours, and your satisfaction is our priority.
- Eco-Conscious Expertise: Drawing on over 50 years of family knowledge, we combine time-tested methods with modern, environmentally responsible solutions. Our third-generation expertise ensures pest control that’s tough on pests but gentle on the planet.
- Local Roots, Deep Connection: As a locally operated business started in 2017, we’re proud to call Farmington Valley home, where our family has lived for over 40 years. We understand the unique pest challenges in our area and are committed to serving our neighbors with unparalleled care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carpenter bees look very similar to bumblebees, but there’s one easy way to tell them apart. Carpenter bees have a shiny, hairless black abdomen, while bumblebees have a fuzzy yellow-and-black abdomen. You’ll also notice carpenter bees hovering around unfinished wood and small, round holes about the size of a dime — that’s a sure sign of nesting activity.
Yes — although they don’t eat wood like termites, carpenter bees tunnel into it to create nesting chambers. Over time, these tunnels can weaken decks, railings, and roof eaves. Multiple generations of bees often reuse and expand old tunnels, leading to structural damage and costly repairs if left untreated.
The best prevention is to seal and paint exposed wood surfaces, since carpenter bees prefer untreated wood. After professional treatment, our team can plug and seal all entry holes to block re-entry. Regular inspections each spring also help catch early activity before nesting begins.
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