carpenter bees in atlanta georgia
Carpenter bees are a large species of bee commonly found in Middle Georgia, and range in size from ½ to 1-½ inches in length. Their abdomen is black and shiny, with the males are orange and black in color and the females completely black. They are often mistaken for bumblebees but unlike bumblebees, which are very social insects, carpenter bees are very solitary.
Male carpenter bees cannot sting but are extremely aggressive and will fly and buzz around your head in an effort to keep you away from their nest. Females are capable of stinging but rarely do. They are usually being directly handled or threatened if a sting occurs. If a person is stung there is always the possibility of an allergic reaction occurring. Carpenter bees and their offspring will create tunnels in wood however it’s woodpeckers that do the most damage to structures. They actually peck the carpenter bee-infested wood to get to the resting larva in the tunnels.
Carpenter bees use the wood in and around your home to make tunnels for a nesting area and a place to overwinter; not as a food source. They like making nests in wood that is unpainted and prefer weathered softwoods; places on your property like decks, porches, and sheds generally meet these needs. Breeding pairs often come back to the same area year after year increasing the damage that is done to your structure.
At Monitor Pest Control we offer our Once Per Year Pest Control Application pest control for homes infested with carpenter bees as well as over 47 different pests. To learn more about our home pest control services, our Once Per Year Pest Control Application, or to find out how we can help you combat carpenter bees in your commercial establishment, please contact us today.
Carpenter bees can be a difficult species to control. You need to make sure that all the tunnels created have been treated so that no bees remain or they will just come back to the same spot the next year. Also, there is the possibility of being stung and having a severe allergic reaction. If you have a carpenter bee problem contact Monitor Pest Control today.
With over 25 years of experience, we know the time, effort, and commitment it takes to solve your carpenter bee problem. With Monitor Pest Control, you’ll receive trained professionals, serious commitment, and thorough treatments.
The best way to prevent carpenter bees from choosing your property for their nests is to paint and stain wooden structures around your home like porches, sheds and decks. Carpenter bees do not like to make nest in treated wood so it can be an effective deterrent method.
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