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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.
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
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What attracts carpenter bees?
Carpenter bees emerge in spring to mate.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
Preventing carpenter bees from returning involves several proactive measures.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
While not all bees sting, honeybees, carpenter bees and bumblebees are among bee species that can sting.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
The lifespan of a carpenter bee varies depending on the species and environmental factors, but according to the U.S. Forest Service, adult carpenter bees can live up to three years.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Common bee species include mason bees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees and sweat bees, according to the city.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Solitary bees, the female bees build tunnels in wood for their nests, laying eggs for the next generation of carpenter bees.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Known for nesting in wood, carpenter bees are not aggressive but can damage wooden structures.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
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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
Preventing carpenter bees from returning involves several proactive measures.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2024
While not all bees sting, honeybees, carpenter bees and bumblebees are among bee species that can sting.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
The lifespan of a carpenter bee varies depending on the species and environmental factors, but according to the U.S. Forest Service, adult carpenter bees can live up to three years.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
Common bee species include mason bees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees and sweat bees, according to the city.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Solitary bees, the female bees build tunnels in wood for their nests, laying eggs for the next generation of carpenter bees.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Known for nesting in wood, carpenter bees are not aggressive but can damage wooden structures.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Carpenter bee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpenter%20bee. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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