CARPENTER BEE REMOVAL

Home » Home Improvement » Pest Control Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Lora Davis Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 490 Articles Joined: January 16, 2013 India Carpenter Bee Removal By Lora Davis | Submitted On April 17, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Carpenter bees are what an entomologist refers to as a solitary bee. This means that they do not live in colonies like the honeybee, which is considered a social bee. Although they do not live in a colony, it is not uncommon to find them living in close vicinity and at times, this can be a large number. Carpenter bees are thought to be docile insects, but the female of this specie can inflict painful stings. If you see a large number of carpet bees around it is important that you do a bee removal immediately. What do they look like? Carpenter bees are large with a hairy body and resemble bumblebees because of their size. The only real difference is that bumblebees do not have a hairy abdomen. A carpenter bee gets their name from building their nest in bamboo and dead wood. They drill holes in wood and commonly are found building nests in wooden decks and siding. If you notice any accumulation of sawdust around these structures, it could be a sign of a nest. Locating their nest If you see these bees frequenting a particular place you should try to find their nests. The holes they drill in wood is approximately a half-inch in diameter. If you see sawdust, you should check to see if you see any yellowish particles, which is the bee's excrement. The female is generally inside the nest while the male is often seen roaming around outside. Carpenter bee removal Once you have located the nest(s) you can do a carpenter bee removal or have a bee exterminator do the job. There are several methods, which you can try to remove the carpenter bees, which include: • Covering their nest-you need to be sure that you are using material that cannot be burrowed. This material can include wood putt, caulk, steel wool, or any type of sealant. To help prevent getting stung wear gloves and a face mask in addition to wearing long sleeve shirts and long pants. • Spray petrol-spray this into their nest but be very careful. This is a risky method as it is an inflammable substance. • Vacuum cleaner-you can use the vacuum cleaner to suck the bees from their nest but do it during dawn or dusk when the bees would usually be found inside their nest. Use the smallest attachment, fix it on the hole, and suck out the carpenter bees. Make sure that you seal the holes to the nest immediately. • Insecticides-there are many insecticides on the market that can be used for carpenter bee removal. You would need to apply it directly on the nest, making sure that you soak the nest, and then seal it. This article is penned by Lora Davis for Bee Man Dan. Dan is the owner of the company and he and his team provide bee nest removal in San Diego and bee hive removal in Scripps Ranch. If you need such services in San Diego and the surrounding county areas just give Dan a call at 858-877-6848 and he'll do the rest. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Lora_Davis/2146280 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 3 times Word count: 450 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home Improvement: Pest-Control Lora Davis Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Pest Control Article Feed Pest Control Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Bee Hive Removal - Why You Should Not Wait Recent Articles War on Bed Bugs Needs a Combination of Extermination Techniques to Overcome Insecticide Resistance Learn About the Most Effective Termite Control Methods Roaches - Successful Control and Maintenance No-See-Ems Are a Terrible Pest 4 Reasons To Let A Professional Handle Pest Control How to Keep Raccoons Away From Trash Cans Treating Bed Bugs Naturally What to Do If You Find a Bat on Your Property Prevent Wild Animal Intrusion Using Household Ingredients The Do's and Don'ts of Pest Control EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide