Carpenter Bees ...

[lman]

I have whacked seven of them in the past three days.

Light wood, dark wood, pine, oak, painted or not....makes no difference to the ones I have here.

I sprayed wd40 into a few holes this AM. And have the racket handy by the door. LOL.

You must have some tough bees if they're going into Oak. Never heard of that. Have you tried any pesticide like the one below?

https://www.amdro.com/all-products/carpenter-bee-ant-termite-killer-concentrate

 

[kenmbz]

I see the bees everywhere, none in my trap :-(
time to go hunting.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I see the bees everywhere, none in my trap :-(
time to go hunting.

Whack one with a tennis racquet and put it in the trap. The pheromones attract others.

 

[kenmbz]

Whack one with a tennis racquet and put it in the trap. The pheromones attract others.

can't believe I did not think of that, thanks for the reminder.

 

[lman]

My mom used to put this in her stain.

https://www.amazon.com/Outlast-NBS30-Release-Repellent-Additive/dp/B006X259WI?th=1

 

[riptides]

You must have some tough bees if they're going into Oak. Never heard of that. Have you tried any pesticide like the one below?

https://www.amdro.com/all-products/carpenter-bee-ant-termite-killer-concentrate

I have had some survive the racket hit. I am troubled that they are going into the oak. I just saw new holes yesterday. I will check your suggestion out.

 

[CADplans]

I walked past one of my 4X4 DIY wood block traps,, and heard buzzing,,
The "No Vacancy" neon light was flashing,,

It was hanging on the aluminum foil that was stuffed in the bottle,,
I use plastic soda bottles, instead of Mason jars.

 

[dieselscout80]

We’re using a mix of 50% vinegar and 50% water in a sprayer and that seems to have almost gotten rid of the carpenter bees. However, you have to spray it at least every two weeks.

 

[ovrszd]

I ordered a gallon of Permethrin 36%. I'll report my results in a couple months.

 

[ernemats]

Got 6 in the last 3 days with tennis racket