Not all bees look the same or even produce honey. Carpenter bees are all black and are known to leave holes in wood around your home. With help from a local exterminator, you can identify their presence and ensure they don’t cause severe structural damage. Below are a few red flags to be mindful of so you can schedule services with an exterminator. 

Not Sure if You Have a Carpenter Bee Infestation? Look for These Signs 

1. Black Body

Unlike bumblebees, carpenter bees have a black body and a shiny abdomen. The males usually have a white or yellow face, large eyes, and no stinger. The females can sting, but only do so when they feel threatened. If you spot one of these specimens, call an exterminator immediately as it’s probable the infestation is larger than what you initially see.

2. Holes in Wood

Carpenter bees are known to bore holes in wood in an attempt to set up tunnel nests for their children. While this species is important for the pollination of flowers and trees, they are a cause for concern when they set up camp in your home. If you see tiny, cleared-out holes in your home’s untreated structure or unpainted wooden furniture, it’s likely that you are already housing an infestation, especially if you see small piles of sawdust around the holes.

3. Noise

You can hear carpenter bees as they chew tunnels in your home’s wood. Strange rustling sounds, on the other hand, indicate they have already begun making nests inside the walls and need to be extracted carefully by an exterminator or insect control professional. 

Dealing with a bee infestation is stressful. Homeowners in Cookeville, TN, look to Central Tennessee Termite & Pest Control to target the problem and find efficient, effective solutions that last. For the last 18 years, this team of qualified exterminators has helped residents keep their homes safe, clean, and uninhabited by creepy critters. Make an appointment online or find out more about their services at (931) 526-2033.