How Do Carpenter Bee Traps Work: Theory & Practical Tips

bee trap on a tree

Carpenter bees are one of the most common species in the United States due to their ability to survive in various weather conditions. This species builds nests in wood and often chooses wooden houses to settle in. If you are the one suffering from carpenter bee invasion, I’ve got you covered. In this article, I … Read more

How to Make a Carpenter Bee Trap: Making a Wood Bee Trap at Home

Trapped in Glass Jar

Some bees are very useful insects, and some of them, like carpenter bees, can bring about destruction to your home. They drill hundreds and hundreds of holes in the deck of your house, specifically burrowing into softer woods like cedar and pine and creating lots of damage. It’s very important to remove them in time … Read more

Bumble Bee vs. Carpenter Bee: Similarities and Differences

Bumble Bee Vs Carpenter Bee

The differences between honeybees and bumblebees are obvious, but it’s not the case for carpenter bees. It’s very easy to confuse these two bee types because of their visual similarities. If you saw a carpenter bee in your home yard, that is an alarming sign, but if you found a bumble bee, there is nothing … Read more

How to Get Rid of Bees in Wall

Bee on wall

Even despite the fact that bees very rarely sting people, a nest in the wall may be very dangerous for the house inhabitants. It’s extremely important to identify a hive in time and take appropriate measures. However, getting rid of a beehive in house wall is not an easy task that includes a bunch of … Read more

Carpenter Bee Trap Bait: DIY Carpenter Bee Attractant

dead bees

Carpenter bee traps are a fairly effective, humane, cheap, and safe way to control these pesky inerts, unlike the exterminator, because they don’t involve the use of harmful chemicals or high additional costs. But what is the best carpenter bee bait to use? I want to share with you carpenter bee lures proven by my … Read more