Homes that suddenly appear to be invaded by bumblebees are in fact invaded by Carpenter Bees in Freehold NJ and elsewhere. The bees are not aggressive but do dig holes into any wooden structure they can find, particularly windowsills, doors, roof shingles, eaves and soffits of a house. Inside of these holes, they build nests. Here are some tips about how to get rid of carpenter bees.
Hire a Professional
Insecticide needs to be placed inside of the carpenter bee holes. This is very dangerous procedure since the pesticides can easily fall into open eyes, faces or exposed skin. Pesticides also need to be used carefully so they do not contaminate nearby plants, soil or water sources. Home and business owners will save money and time by hiring a pest control company like Freehold Pest Control to get the job done quickly and safely.
Living With Bees
Until the exterminator arrives, be advised that only the female bees have stings. If the bee flies up to family members or pets and appears to be aggressive, it will not sting. Males are not equipped with stings but are equipped with a lot of bravado. They will instinctively fly at anything that comes close to their nest. Females will not look for anyone to sting. They will only sting if teased, caught or harassed.
A Warning About Stings
Anyone allergic to bee stings will be allergic to the stings of female Carpenter Bees in Freehold NJ and elsewhere. He or she needs to wear a medical bracelet about their allergy just in case a sting causes anaphylactic shock. The home should also store an epinephrine injector device where anyone can get it easily to give to the affected person. Call 911 even if the shot is given.
Fill In Holes
After the bees have been removed, the holes need to be plugged up or they will invite other critters such as more carpenter bees to move in and make themselves at home. In a pinch, a bit crumpled-up aluminum foil discourages other bees, but the hole ideally should be filled with caulk, wood putty or wood glue. The holes can then be painted over.
