WHAT IS THE BEST CARPENTER BEE TRAP?

by Jarrett Webster October 22, 2020

Carpenter bees aren’t as well-known as their cousins the honey bee. They’re also much less beneficial. Carpenter bees bore into untreated wood to build their nests, and they seem to have a preference for man-made structures. If you’re looking into carpenter bee traps for sale, you’re already on the right path to getting rid of them.

Below is a list of the most common types of bee traps available:

AST TRAPS

AST traps look like birdhouses, but they serve a very different purpose. They feature a detachable jar that traps carpenter bees.

These traps can be:

Set on the ground
Hung from trees
Mounted to wooden structures

Just make sure to leave it within 5 to 15 feet of potential nest sites.

BM TRAPS

You can mount BM carpenter bee traps flush against any type of wood structure. They’re similar to AST traps but feature plastic catch jars instead of glass and have fewer deployment options. If you want to mount a trap directly to your structure, a BM model can still do a great job.

STND TRAPS

STND traps can be mounted or sat on the ground near potential nest sites. They’re different from AST and BM traps. The bees enter the trap, then get lost in its complex plastic chamber. The catch chamber isn’t removable, but you can open the door to get to the bees.

THE BEST TRAP

All three of the traps described above are effective at controlling carpenter bees. If you’re looking for maximum versatility, the AST is the way to go. Otherwise, it’s a matter of personal preference.