They can bore holes in the house and other things that do not need holes in them.
Fill bee holes in cedar siding.
By filling in the holes you will greatly reduce the chances of them returning and boring holes again.
When the product shrinks the hole is no longer completely filled requiring at least another round of caulk or putty and possibly even more.
Carpenter bees are so named because they build nests by boring holes in weathered intact wood often the exterior walls and siding of homes and other.
Siding holes can be filled with epoxy putty a two part adhesive of epoxy resin and hardening putty view example on amazon.
They also bore into decks outdoor furniture fence posts and swing sets.
Sealing a bee hole in an exterior wall.
Scrape away any excess with the putty knife when you re done and allow it to air dry.
Fill the siding holes with wood filler.
Because these bees like many others feed on nectar and pollen they are important pollinators and beneficial for agriculture.
Use a putty knife to force the filler inside the hole making sure to fill in the hole and to completely cover the opening.
Carpenter bees prefer to excavate their nests in soft unpainted wood such as the back side of fascia boards siding window trim and porch ceilings.
A closer look at a hole in wood shows carpenter bee inside.