Photo Album: Back Deck Filled with Carpenter Bees in Freehold, NJ
Way Up High
The carpenter bee infestation was so bad that the homeowner and his pet dog could no longer enjoy sitting on his back porch. I spotted the carpenter bees hovering near a particular area up high near trim, so I grabbed my ladder and started inspecting.
Evidence of Carpenter Bees
Within minutes I found evidence of a carpenter bee infestation. Female carpenter bees excavate perfectly circular holes, about a 1/2 inch in diameter, into a wooden structure to form smooth galleries to nest in. If left untreated, then serious damage can occur.
How to Spot Them
One way to spot a carpenter bee infestation is to look for their yellowish feces under their nest or a buildup of frass (sawdust).
Dust Out the Carpenter Bees
For treatment, I injected a direct-contact dust residual into each gallery. This treatment almost immediately eliminates the carpenter bees as well as any newly-hatched carpenter bees leaving the gallery. In no time at all, the homeowner can once again enjoy sitting outside on his back porch.