Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘carpenter bees’
Wood Destroying Insects and Winter
Many of the insects that destroy wood disappear in the winter. The carpenter bees have drilled galleries in wood, crawled inside, and plugged the hole. Like most insects that damage wood, the carpenter bee female will overwinter snug like a bug in a rug. What kinds of insects destroy wood, and what do they do […]
Summer Renovations and Pest Control
Wood-destroying insects (WDI) are a big problem everywhere. They include wood-boring beetles, termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and a few other pests that eat you out of house and home. Summer is prime time for home repair and remodel. When you are ripping out that wall, you discover why the house has squeaky floorboards, doors […]
Pests That Bring Down Your Property Value
Pests that Bring Down Your Property Value Surprisingly, maybe, is the fact that some pests can bring down the value of your home or business. This occurs usually through extensive damage or a higher cost of pest removal. Which pests fit this bill? Just keep reading. Ground Squirrels – potentially one of the most destructive […]
Spring in Aggieland: Emerging Summer Pests
Spring is the gateway to summer pest problems. For those pests, such as wasps, that overwinter start out again in spring with small populations, but by the end of summer their populations have swelled to an epidemic-proportions. In this blog we discuss many of the emerging spring pests and how action now can help decrease […]
If you have a wooden deck that is treated or untreated, you might notice some finger-sized holes in the post or boards. You might also notice a crazy, twisted indentation that looks as though someone took a creative approach to using a router on your deck. Both types of damage are common, but they are […]
What To Do About Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees act aggressive, and they damage homes and outdoor structures. There are a couple of things that you can do to help dissuade carpenter bees from eating your home. Read on to learn more. About Carpenter Bees Carpenter bees are semi-social. They are not like honey bees or yellowjackets. They might form loose colonies […]
