In spring and summer, large black bees may hover around your deck or porch. Despite their bumble bee appearance, these are carpenter bees.
Wood is a key structural component of your home. Carpenter bees drill into this wood to nest, weakening your house or deck over time.
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Carpenter bees also drill into wood furniture, ruining the finish and making repairs difficult. Although cosmetic, this damage can be expensive to repair.
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Carpenter bees usually build tunnels in protected areas, but sometimes in exposed ones. They may cause water damage to your home.
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Carpenter bees are tasty, so woodpeckers will drill into your home to get them.These may not seem like big issues, but woodpeckers can damage your property while searching for carpenter bees.
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Carpenter bee faeces around their nests can stain ceilings and walls. This staining is hard to remove and expensive to fix.
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Damage to your home from carpenter bees can make it worth less. This is because the damage they make can be pricey to fix and weaken your home's built-in strength.
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Carpenter bees can weaken your home, posing a safety risk. When you see them, get rid of them.Carpenter bees may seem harmless, but they can cause a lot of damage if allowed.
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