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How Orkin Can Help Remove Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bee prevention and treatment begins with a thorough inspection performed by your Orkin Pro. During the inspection, your Pro will inspect to accurately identify the offending pest and locate any damage.

Once the inspection is complete, the pest control plan is prepared. The most effective control method is to apply an insecticide dust to the bee's drill holes and leave the holes open for a few days so returning bees will contact the insecticide.

Once the bees die, the drill holes can be sealed and repainted. Sometimes it may also be useful to apply an aerosol spray to control free flying carpenter bees. While only a temporarily effective method, applying a liquid insecticide to the wood surface is a less time consuming process than applying dust to drill holes. A control technique that does not use insecticides is to paint any bare, exposed wood surfaces that are being attacked with exterior paint or a polyurethane finish. Your Orkin Pro will also inspect for weathering that will make it likely that the bees will attack. Additionally, your Pro may recommend sealing existing bore holes to discourage bees that are searching for possible nesting sites.

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