Carpenter bees drill perfect half-inch holes in wood siding and trim to lay eggs, returning to the same spots year after year causing cumulative damage. Discover how to treat active holes, prevent new drilling, and protect wood surfaces on Worcester County homes.
Finding perfectly round holes in your deck rails? Learn how to identify carpenter bees, understand why they return to the same wood year after year, and discover what professional treatment actually involves. This guide covers damage progression, DIY failures, and prevention.
Carpenter bees have shiny, black abdomens without the fuzzy yellow hair that bumblebees carry. Males and females look slightly different, and each plays a unique role in their nesting behavior. What Are Carpenter Bees? Carpenter bees (Xylocopa virginica) look a lot like bumblebees but behave very differently. Instead of nesting in the ground, they tunnel…
Wood-Destroying Insects: A Guide for Massachusetts Businesses Wood-destroying insects chew through wood, weakening your property’s structure from the inside out. The damage they cause is often hidden until it’s severe and expensive to fix. Protecting your commercial property means understanding the threats you face. While this guide focuses on wood-destroyers, remember that other pests also…
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