Temperment: Not prone to sting; attempt to intimidate
Habit: Solitary
Nest Location: In wood
Food: Pollen, nectar
Description:
These big yellow and black bees look a lot like bumble bees. They can be distinguished by the lack of hair on the upper rear segment of the body and by their behavior. Carpenter bees bore holes in boards as well as in treated lumber, where they put their eggs and pollen. Their primary method of deterrence is intimidation, but the females can sting.
Special Notes:
The main problem with these insects is the severity of the structural damage they can cause if left unchecked. Untreated infestations as well as sealing holes without proper treatment causes additional boring by newly hatched bees and can attract woodpeckers, thus leading to more severe damage.
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