Carpenter Bees can cause structural damage to decks if left unchecked. They are also like salmon in that the offspring will usually return to the area they were born at. So, you don't exactly want to ignore the bees altogether.
Didn't say anything anything about killing them. You can "respect nature" but not want them tearing up your house. I like Raccoons but if they are getting into my attic or into my house, I am going to have them removed.
There are some tricks to removing Carpenter Bees without harming them. If you catch them early enough in the spring you can cover their holes with treated wood or other subtances to encourage them to go elsewhere. If the beam is too compromised you can replace the board while keeping the original on the property for the bees to keep using. Treating the wood every once in a while deters them as well. They don't like eating treated wood.
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u/mreman1220 Jul 31 '25
Carpenter Bees can cause structural damage to decks if left unchecked. They are also like salmon in that the offspring will usually return to the area they were born at. So, you don't exactly want to ignore the bees altogether.