by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jun 24, 2024 | Carpenter Bees
When to Call for Professional Help with Carpenter Bees Carpenter bees are valuable pollinators but can cause serious damage to wooden structures. Knowing when to call a professional pest control service can save homeowners in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jun 17, 2024 | Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are burrowing insects that can do serious damage to a home. Since these bees are drawn to untreated, weathered wood, wooden structures in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia are especially susceptible. Knowing how to keep these pests away is the...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jun 3, 2024 | Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees, common in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia, are best known for boring into wood. These large, fuzzy, bumblebee-like insects excavate tunnels in wood to nest. While they don’t eat wood, their presence can seriously damage your home, especially...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | May 27, 2024 | Carpenter Bees, Uncategorized
Introduction Carpenter bees may look like bumblebees, but they can be a big problem for homeowners. These bees dig holes in wood to make nests, which can weaken wooden structures over time. If you live in Southern Maryland or Northern Virginia, carpenter bees could be...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | Jul 7, 2021 | Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are a species of bees that make their nests by making holes in the structural wood in homes and other buildings. These bees are drawn to wood decks, siding, treehouses, fences, and so on. They can be a real nuisance for homeowners. Yet you...
by Planet Friendly Pest Control | May 26, 2021 | Carpenter Bees
Second only to bumblebee queens, carpenter bees are the largest type of bees in the U.S. They’re common in southern states as well as on the east coast, especially in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. While carpenter bees rarely sting, they can cause...