While house ants and flies can be a nuisance, some pests, such as carpenter bees, can compromise the structural integrity of your house. In this case, you should schedule professional bee removal as soon as possible. If you’re hoping to protect your home from these wood-boring insects, use the following guide to spot an infestation early.

A Brief Guide to Carpenter Bee Removal

How to Spot Them

Carpenter bees can be tricky to identify, because they look similar to bumblebees with their black and yellow markings. They are only about an inch in length, and their bodies may be slightly metallic. If you can get close enough, you can tell carpenter bees from other species by their smooth, shiny bellies. If you see hair on their abdomen, it’s likely a bumblebee. 

Where They Like to Hide

These insects are referred to as carpenter bees because they bore into wood; however, they don’t eat it. As such, you might spot a group of carpenter bees flying near the wooden areas of your home’s exterior, such as around porches, decks, or roof eaves. These bees are also pollinators, which means they snack on the nectar and pollen, so you might also see them in your garden or landscape.

How to Determine If You Have an Infestation

To find out if you need bee removal, look for small holes in your wooden surfaces and structures. These channels or “galleries” are made by female carpenter bees and used to lay eggs. They may be anywhere from six inches to four feet long, which can pose a serious structural threat to your property. Most carpenter bees are attracted to unpainted or unfinished wood, as it’s easier to spot and bore into, so look at these areas first. Another sign of an infestation is sawdust left behind by their hole-boring.

If you believe you’re dealing with an infestation, get in touch with Surefire Pest Control for carpenter bee removal. This Las Vegas, NV, team is proud to use environmentally friendly products and humane traps to get rid of spiders, roaches, rodents, and even scorpions. They specialize in area-specific pests, so you can find out exactly which critters to keep an eye out for. To learn more about their extermination services, visit the website, or call (702) 423-7463 to schedule a bee removal appointment.