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What To Do and Not To Do With Stinging Insects
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Being close to a stinging insect is not a scenario we want to be in. Still, knowing how to act when you're near bees, wasps, bumblebees, or other insects makes dealing with them much easier. While they're a key part of the cycle of life, their presence makes us uneasy, especially when finding them at your home -
Carpenter Bees: Nasty Destroyers or Beneficial Pollinators?
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Bees are vital pollinators that play a critical role in plant reproduction and sustaining healthy ecosystems. But some species, like carpenter bees, can wreak havoc on your property.
These solitary insects burrow tunnels in wood to create nests, which can cause irreparable damage to your house over time. Let's explore how to identify and eliminate carpenter bees and effective strategies for protecting your wood for long-term prevention
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The Effective Design Behind Carpenter Bee Traps
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Carpenter bees are a common nuisance in yards, drawn by untreated wood and warm environments. Effective traps play a crucial role in managing these populations. Mimicking natural nesting sites, these traps feature wooden housing with strategically designed entrances and non-toxic attractants. -
What Type of Wood Do Carpenter Bees Prefer?
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Although carpenter bees aren’t considered dangerous because they don’t sting, they are highly notorious for damaging wooden furniture and structures. During the springtime, the female carpenter bees start searching for wooden structures where they can build a nest to lay eggs. Once these eggs are hatched, typically they fly away. -
A Homeowners Guide to Different Types of Bees
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To prevent a bee infestation, it’s important for a homeowner to understand the type of bees and the level of damage they cause. -
How Many Carpenter Bee Traps Do I Need?
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Carpenter bees are notorious for drilling deep holes in wooden objects and homes, causing extensive damage that can literally destroy your wooden structures. If you don’t take the necessary steps to catch and relocate carpenter bees now, you may be left with lots of damaged wood that requires a massive amount of repair work.
