carpenter bee

noun

: any of various solitary bees (genera Xylocopa and Ceratina) that nest in wood

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No matter the wood type, weather, especially extreme temperatures, which cause wood to expand and contract, increasing the risk of moisture incursion, can adversely affect the lifespan—as can common wood-loving pests like termites and carpenter bees. — Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024 How to Get Rid of Pests in Your Home What attracts carpenter bees? Carpenter bees emerge in spring to mate. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024

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1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carpenter bee was in 1838

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“Carpenter bee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpenter%20bee. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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